Modest Hero
Umigame Studios · 2020 · Action, Indie, 2D, Stylized, Historical
PC
Mixed57% · 14
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About Modest Hero
Those seeking power and rule never stopped talking about them. Those who challenged kings and emperors always declared that they fought in their name. Those who wanted to destroy the castles and set the palaces on fire led them to the trenches and barricades first. Once the fires had gone out and the dust clouds hanging over the streets and squares had cleared, nobody talked about them again. They, on the other hand, quietly buried their dead and continued to live their miserable lives with even less. They, that is, those who bore the burden of the revolution on their backs and then were ignored, when the day of reckoning came they confronted their enemies with the built-up anger they felt at all the injustices they faced.
In June 1848, an uprising that started in the suburbs of Paris was harshly suppressed by the army, and from among the rebels seven workers were arrested for the killing of a general. Modest Hero is a game about the last journey of an ordinary man among those prisoners. As he is dragged towards the end that awaits him, our hero Victor travels in his imagination to his memories of the beginning of his life's most important adventure.
The game begins at the peak of the Age of Revolutions in France on the streets of a city left desolate by a violent civil war. The modest hero of the game, Victor, and his six captured friends like him, are downhearted and angry but somewhat hopeful as they proceed towards the place where they will be judged, because the instinct to survive, even in the most appalling situations, can produce brazen courage.
In June 1848, an uprising that started in the suburbs of Paris was harshly suppressed by the army, and from among the rebels seven workers were arrested for the killing of a general. Modest Hero is a game about the last journey of an ordinary man among those prisoners. As he is dragged towards the end that awaits him, our hero Victor travels in his imagination to his memories of the beginning of his life's most important adventure.
The game begins at the peak of the Age of Revolutions in France on the streets of a city left desolate by a violent civil war. The modest hero of the game, Victor, and his six captured friends like him, are downhearted and angry but somewhat hopeful as they proceed towards the place where they will be judged, because the instinct to survive, even in the most appalling situations, can produce brazen courage.
What Steam players say
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Upsides: Surprising ending that brings a smile to your face Appropriate sounds and music for each chapter Nice aesthetics Easy-to-learn controls Not a lot of replayability Downsides: The end is not a happy ending Some chapters can be hard, repetitive and nerve-wracking. I even found one a bit scary at times. Conclusion: Overall, the game is interesting and well-made, however, I felt that it is too expensive where I live. Since the price of this game can change depending on where you live, I would advise any potential buyers to check whether such a game might interest you, and if so, whether or not you think that it is worth the price. It is a good game, don't get me wrong, however, it is only worth ~4 hours of content.6 found this helpful
This is certainly a product of love by a one-person developer. Its atmosphere is striking and it drives the point of the game well. The mechanics are clunky, but the point of the game is not them but the narration, which tells a story in which you can't help but feel the emotions of the character. The game does drag at points but I think this is thematic to the feelings of the character at those points in the story. It's also a good window to one of the least touched-upon moments of the past, and the conflict of the characters involved in it, not as specific individuals but as stand-ins for sections of society. I do think that the game is on the expensive side, but I feel no regrets in supporting this small, inspired project. Also, there's no replayability for this game, but that is to be expected.4 found this helpful
It´s an interesting short game for history buffs like me, but the price is too expensive considering how short it is (about 2 to 3 hours). It is the 1st game I know with the theme being the french revolutionary events of 1830 and 1848, being that basically the reason why I bought it in the 1st place. Recommend it on Sales Season.2 found this helpful
Slow short game. Mildly interesting. Prolly should be $3-5 not $10.2 found this helpful
It is an excellent little game that accurately and interestingly depicts the historical events of the French Revolution of 1848 and the workers' struggle of that time.1 found this helpful
[i] My Experience [/i] I like a lot of the ideas explored by Modest Hero. What is a corrupt system except for the people that reinforce and benefit from it? What happens when those that we are close to place their allegiance with such a system? Is it possible to befriend death herself, and is such an acquaintance necessary to engage in the self-sacrifice so often required for societal change? These are some of the questions proposed by developer Deniz Kayacan. Although these grand ideas emerged afterwards as I reflected on the game, the gameplay itself is much less notable. Most of your time in the game will be spent taking step after plodding step as your wan, permanently shell-shocked protagonist weaves fabric, shoots a rifle, punches the authorities, or wanders around in a prison cell. It's not that the gameplay pieces themselves are poorly designed - it's that the pace of the game as a whole is so sluggish. It's impossible that the developer isn't aware of the egregiously-slow walk speed. Perhaps the idea is to force the player to slow down and consider the implications of the protagonist's actions? However, I did all my thinking after I finished the game - while I was actua…
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