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Underhero

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Platform

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    Pros

    • Engaging story with plot twists
    • Unique and satisfying combat system
    • Charming characters and humor
    • Colorful art and great soundtrack
    • Good value for price and length

    Cons

    • Some pacing issues and slow sections
    • Platforming can be clunky or tedious
    • Minor bugs and occasional glitches
    • Lack of difficulty options
    • Some backtracking and maze-like areas

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore worlds, choose how to approach combat (fight or bribe), and select upgrades on level up."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and stamina management; platforming is moderate challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and story; no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report being hooked and wanting to keep playing despite some pacing issues and slow sections."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique combat system mixing real-time and turn-based elements; creative story and character design."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and respectful tone."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players describe immersion in charming story and world, using game as a satisfying distraction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different combat tactics, explore puzzles and platforming, and experiment with upgrades."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Game encourages exploring different worlds, mazes, and secrets; some backtracking involved."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization via upgrades and choices, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative fictional world with whimsical characters, plot twists, and RPG tropes subverted."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction beyond NPC dialogue."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players learn combat timing, enemy patterns, and puzzle solving; level up character stats."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player focus and attention; some slow pacing but not background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited to character interactions; no evidence of forming close player relationships."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      4

      "Character levels up, gains upgrades and new abilities; story progression unlocks new areas."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally described as charming and enjoyable; some pacing issues but overall relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, catchy music, and engaging combat provide sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus on individual story and gameplay."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative with engaging characters, plot twists, and humor; story is a major draw."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Combat and puzzles require timing, pattern recognition, and tactical decision making."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and story twists, but mostly controlled experience."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel they get good return for time and money; game praised for content and quality."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves fighting enemies but is stylized and not gratuitous; some bribing avoids violence."

    • Survival
      1

      "Combat involves avoiding damage and managing stamina; not focused on survival but some threat."

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