Action News Heroes

 Xbox One
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. ZTGD
    Aug 22, 2016
    45
    If you’re a hardcore fan of the genre and just simply need to add another twin stick notch in your action belt, by all means go for it, just know your mileage may vary. I’d rather watch the news than play Action News Heroes and that says enough. For maximum enjoyment, at least brings friends; co-op makes every game better right? This has been Justin reporting live about Action News Heroes gameplay, goodnight.
  2. GameSpew
    Sep 2, 2016
    30
    Action News Heroes is a mediocre shooter that is brought down even further by its annoying music, frustrating rating system, and lack of replayability.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. bobdobolina
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Pretty fun little classic arcade style top down shooter. Its a little short but its only $10. Even more fun with a friend. Wide variety ofPretty fun little classic arcade style top down shooter. Its a little short but its only $10. Even more fun with a friend. Wide variety of weapons and special attacks. Bosses are big giant dudes, basically bullet sponges.… Full Review »
  2. NinnyMuggins
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    Totally worth the ten bucks. Good old fashioned shooter with a neat progression of levels and some cool bosses. Wish it had online multiplayerTotally worth the ten bucks. Good old fashioned shooter with a neat progression of levels and some cool bosses. Wish it had online multiplayer but the local co-op is solid.… Full Review »
  3. Nintendonitis
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    A great callback to the 90s quarter munching arcade games that required a good mixture of strategy, memory, luck and caffeine. Not a game forA great callback to the 90s quarter munching arcade games that required a good mixture of strategy, memory, luck and caffeine. Not a game for people that expect a leisurely stroll to the market. You will die, a lot, but that's kind of the point. It's kind of like that scene in Kill Bill vol. 2 where the Bride is being trained by Pai Mei and she has to punch a hole in a 4" thick board. It's not going to be easy, but you will succeed in time. Grind it out soldier!… Full Review »
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