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Hammerin' Hero
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 19 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Irem
Genre(s): Action, Platform
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Summary
Hammerin' Hero marks the triumphant return of Gen, everyone's favorite justice-bringing carpenter! Help Gen fight off Hyosuke Kuromoku and his evil construction company before they can evict Gen's neighbors from their homes! Gen will have to use a variety of jobs-from DJ to baseball player-through 12 diverse stages if he hopes to thwart the all-out attack of the Kurokomu Group and win the hearts of the people, even if it sometimes means giving them the tough love they need to solve their own problems. Wacky side-scrolling beat 'em up - Play as Gen-san as he hammers away at corporate evil across Japan and the world in this vibrant, action-packed platformer. The comic adventure unfolds fully-voiced in English and Japanese. Be more than a hammerin' hero - Choose from a variety of jobs, including sushi chef, baseball player, and diver, to give Gen different costumes and attacks as he fights through 12 crazy stages. Along the way, make allies in battle, collect loads of items, and even unlock two more playable characters! Ad-hoc multiplayer - 2 players can play together and compete for the best score on each level over ad-hoc wireless play. Why hammer alone when you can hammer with a friend? [Atlus USA]
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
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Thunderbolt
It wields simplicity and charm as convincing hooks to keep players interested in a genre that hit its stride nearly two decades ago, and its as fun now as it was then. Platformers may be a dime a dozen these days, but there isn’t one game on the PSP that matches Hammerin’ Hero in pure style and refreshing playability.
Read Full Review >TotalPlayStation
Go buy Hammerin' Hero, especially if you've been whining about the lack of good PSP games. This is one of them. You need it.
Read Full Review >IGN
With updated graphics that look fantastic on the PSP's screen and more depth than almost any of those old 8- and 16-bit classics, though, Hammerin' Hero manages to not feel old, just... retro.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
Everything about Hammerin' Hero screams old-school good times. Enemies are highlighted in red, one hit can knock you out of the game, and there are a plethora of things to unlock. If you are a fan of this classic 16-bit style of action/platformers and own a PSP there is no reason to pass up this addictive little gem.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
Still, it's a fun game, and not nearly as punishing on the difficult side as something like Prinny is, so I'd say most people could jump in and enjoy it. The levels are well thought out, the controls work extremely well, and it's a really nice looking title on the PSP.
Read Full Review >GameZone
While combat isn’t very exciting, the levels will keep fans of the genre very entertained in a game that is the perfect pick for gamers of all ages.
Read Full Review >Modojo
We fully recommend Hammerin' Hero because it doesn't hold back on the fun.
Read Full Review >Destructoid
Hammerin' Hero is fun, funny, and refreshing. I can't think of another locally available PSP game that has this much wierdness and Japanese quirk.
Read Full Review >Gamervision
The PSP shelves at your local retailer may not be brimming with new releases, but if you’re looking for something new to play, and enjoy a good side-scrolling platformer, Hammerin’ Hero should be right up your alley.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
While it’s more likely to frustrate casual players than entertain them, serious platform fiends have a reason to dust off their PSPs.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Overall, the strongest aspect of this game has to be its charismatic personality. [Apr 2009, p.83]
Games Radar (in-house)
Hammerin' Hero is notably short, and the action rarely diverges from the established platform template, but it's hard not to be won over by the humorous scenarios and vibrant personalities of the characters (accentuated by excellent voice acting).
Read Full Review >Everyeye.it
It perfectly suits the "portable philosophy" and entertains thanks to its variety. Unfortunately, the main adventure is too short.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
Although Hammerin' Hero doesn't run as smooth or as long as I would've liked it to, it remains one of the most enjoyable PSP titles I've come across in quite some time.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
Hammerin’ Hero is simplistic to a fault: short gameplay time, straight forward combat, and jobs that don’t really carry any type of variety.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Hammerin Hero is almost guaranteed to disappoint any gamer that purchases it due to the short length, repetitive gameplay, and lack of replay value. But, it does make the perfect rental, and is highly recommended for a brief rendezvous.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Silly costumes are not enough to cover for repetitive gameplay in this formulaic platformer.
Read Full Review >1UP
Presentation isn't everything, so Hammerin' Hero's flaws and frustration take away from Irem's admirable effort in putting a fresh coat of paint on an old form of action game. Though even that can be detrimental, as those who expect something fairly easy to get into -- on the level of a classic Mario game -- should take note that underneath, this is some devious arcade-borne action.
Read Full Review >Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
The game is short and the controls are unresponsive(just let me jump already!), but the quirky humor redeems those shortcomings--almost. [June 2009, p.81]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Aaron H gave it a3:
It's more like "Hammerin' Zero" Your character wields like a tank. He's fat. sluggish. slow to respond to input and worst of all he no fun to drive.
