Underhero

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TheXboxHub
    Feb 29, 2020
    70
    In a world where every video game idolises the hero, a villain stands up and says “enough is enough!”. Underhero is a playful take on stereotypical conventions that have plagued many gaming genres for years. Developer Paper Castle may miss the mark occasionally, but Underhero on Xbox One is an inventive take on classic gaming tropes.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 19, 2020
    7
    Underhero is a 2D pixel art Sides-Scrolling RPG with a Twist. You start the game as our Hero, Scarfboy. Level 99 and ready to take out theUnderhero is a 2D pixel art Sides-Scrolling RPG with a Twist. You start the game as our Hero, Scarfboy. Level 99 and ready to take out the Evil Mr. Stitches with your trusted weapon Elizabeth IV. as you approach the final room you encounter a few masked underlings. Before you can dispatch them... the chandelier falls... killing you... OK, that's not our hero... Elizabeth IV, a sentient sword hilt choses you, a lowly level 0 minion to become the hero and save the land from your boss. The game is full of parody against standard RPGs and quips that kept me smiling. You, being a minion yourself, have the ability to talk to the other minions of Mr. Stitches to learn what lies ahead. Combat isn't turnbased, or tactics strategy, it's a neat timing based combat. You can duck and jump to evade attacks, and attack your enemies. Some costs stamina, like attacking so you've gotta keep a pace, or you'll exhaust yourself, leaving yourself vulnerable. If you don't want to fight you could bribe you cohorts, then they simply ignore you. Underhero is a charming, slower paced game that I believe Gamers young and old could enjoy.… Full Review »
  2. zecoritheweirdo
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    brilliant!!! it has a great story, and unique mechanics! the characters are memorable, and the gameplay is very good! i would 100% recommendbrilliant!!! it has a great story, and unique mechanics! the characters are memorable, and the gameplay is very good! i would 100% recommend this to people.… Full Review »
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