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Hero X PC
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 29, 2002
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46 out of 100

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5.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: In this "RPG" style action adventure, you are a former super hero sidekick and have been assigned to protect "Smalltown" by the A.S.H.A. (American Super Heroes Association). As you fight crime and put evildoers in their place, you climb the super hero ladder, your superpowers increase and you'll be promoted within the A.S.H.A.! Build your hero, male or female. Choose your costume from an unlimited combination of colors and decide on which of the over 50 superpowers you need and you're ready to hit the streets! Built on the renewed public interest in comic book stories, as exemplified in the X-Men and the Spiderman movie. Create a fun and exciting gaming experience through a progression of missions. The design gives gamers an "Open Ended" story and setting, which offers a perfect opportunity for sequels and expansions. [Infogrames]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. GameZone
    69
    Not the best superhero game every created, Hero X still has its own charm. The action is well done, and the game has bright, lush graphics and a large gaming world. Stability problems are its bane.
  2. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    In many ways this is a generic quality game - not embarrassing in any area, while at the same time not being outstanding either.
  3. GameSpot
    39
    The game misfires at almost every turn, featuring repetitive and overly simple gameplay, as well as dated graphics and an almost complete lack of sound effects.

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  1. J.B.
    6
    For those interested in a game with a good replay value and a comically self lampooning storyline, Hero X will suffice. At it's current market price of almost-free, you'll get more than your money's worth.… Expand
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  2. ShawnHubbard
    5
    A short game, entertaining while it lasts. No real depth, despite the fact that you get to choose hero powers as you advance through the story. The story is just OK, and there are very few villains. As a matter of fact, you end up facing the same villains twice! It feels artificial and seems like they developers were just trying extend the play time. Otherwise, it would probably be finished in 3 hours! Fun for what it is but don't expect much.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes