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Not Exactly A Hero: novel game

Game overview

Make choices that impact the story in 'Not Exactly A Hero'; a superhero universe visual novel game where you play as an everyday citizen.

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Tired of the same old overdone superhero storylines filled with clichés? Would you like to know what it's like to exist as an ordinary citizen in a superhero universe? If so, Not Exactly A Hero: Visual Novel, Story-driven Adventure Game is the game for you!

Riley, the game's protagonist, is a replacement agent assigned to support a superhero's daily routine. However, essentially, Riley is an ordinary person, just like you and me.

You will encounter a variety of characters throughout the game, with whom you will interact between cases, including your boss, Chief, who is persistently under stress due to a lack of resources, and Chris, your team's new recruit who frequently flatters you. You will also meet an "Oobur" driver who enjoys manipulating others, as well as a kebab truck vendor with a peculiar personality. You may develop friendships with some characters while others may turn their backs on you. It all depends on the choices you make.

As the plot progresses, you will be faced with a plethora of decisions to make. Each of these choices will accumulate and ultimately determine the game's final outcome. Not Exactly A Hero boasts three starting points, four side character routes, nine different endings, and a bonus route for completionists. You are the protagonist, and everything is up to you.

This intriguing novel-style adventure game features a playful and light-hearted Marvel-like universe and stylish illustrations created by the artist from the game "Underworld Office." You can enjoy a unique messenger-style gameplay that includes four main characters besides the player character. As interact with each of these characters, different events and routes will emerge. The game offers 9 different endings, along with completionist bonus routes. Moreover, there are 32 achievements and 48 collectible illustrations to uncover.

If you are an admirer of story-driven games, choice-based games, visual novel games, or games in which you interact and establish relationships with other characters, then this game is perfect for you!

Not Exactly A Hero is a story-driven visual novel wherein you live your life as an average citizen amidst a superhero universe. You will interact with various characters with contrasting personalities. Though these characters come across as cold and indifferent, they are genuinely kind-hearted on the inside. You must solve unique puzzles in a time-attack manner and work through the missions assigned by your boss. Remember, the storyline and ultimate conclusion will differ based on the decisions you make during gameplay.

The creators of this game have many more stories to tell, and they plan to bring more text-based, story-driven adventure games in the future. If you like this game, make sure to check out 7 Days and Underworld Office.

Not Exactly A Hero: Visual Novel, Story-driven Adventure Game is recommended for gamers who enjoy a passion for visual novel games, adventure games, messenger style games, or games in which you actively build connections with other characters. It is a game for those who enjoy Marvel films, comics, or novels. This game will touch the hearts of those who believe that their life is unspectacular. It is an Indie game and a heartwarming one, designed for those who enjoy Marvel films and novel-based games. Finally, it's the ideal game for those who are bored with old, unoriginal story-driven games and those who are looking for original and heartwarming indie games, such as Undertale.
Release date
Jun 22, 2021
Price
Paid
Categories
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Single player

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