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BE THE HERO

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BE THE HERO

VR COMIC SUPER HERO GAME"BE THE HERO" is a transitional super hero game which takes you from an interactive comic book to playing as a powerful ninja hero with intense action and fluid locomotion. Stop dreaming, it's time to Be the Hero!

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INTENSE VR ACTION MEETS VIRTUAL COMIC

Ever wanted to be as fast as the flash, as agile as spiderman, or as supreme as one punch man? Now's the time, time to Be the Hero!

Our mission was to create an experience that throws you into the extraordinary reality of a Hero, much like the heroes and heroines we grew up reading about in various manga, as Japanese.

- GAMEPLAY -

Embody the powers of “KUROGANE” and blaze through the metropolis at hyperspeed with our fluid combat locomotion! Scale walls, leap across rooftops, and reign justice from any angle you please to sever the enemies power. Will you learn to harness the true power of a hero?

- GAME FEATURES -

  • Fast-paced locomotion WITH Combat!
    Unlike other titles, we’ve made it our mission to merge a great combat system with fast yet fluid locomotion. Using our new system, "IDATEN Locomotion," run at hyperspeed whilst still maneuvering in the ways that feel natural.

  • A unique VR storytelling!
    Ever read a comic late at night only to fall asleep and dream about becoming that hero!? We’ve transitioned that nostalgia into an immersive VR experience, blending comic book with intense VR action and fluid locomotion. At the climax of the story, you will dive into the comic and play out the actions of a Hero!

  • Epic BOSS BATTLES!
    Not only will you have to traverse the environment to battle but also the opponent itself. Some of our boss battles run on the larger side :P

- STORY -


Long in the distant past, there was an era where humanity flourished not via the marvels of science but through the might of the supernatural.


The island nation farthest to the east was ruled by a people called The Masked.
They possessed the magic to create masks which allowed the wearers to draw
out and manipulate their mental energy.
With miraculous power came greed, and feuds soon developed into wars. Many
warriors rose and fell. By the time The Masked had defeated their enemies, they
were left at the brink of extinction.
Kurogane, the sole survivor of the Masked's warriors, and the priestess Sakuya,
managed to corner the mastermind of the wars and their greatest enemy, Asura,
after much hardship---

- CURRENTLY AVAILABLE -

[STORY MODE]
- VR Comic : 1 episode (3 chapters)
- Action Stage: 2 stages
- Playable time: 2 hours

[CHALLENGE MODE]
- Mini game: "Shoot the Target!"
- Playable time: a few minutes
A time attack game in which you run to the goal while hitting the targets. You'll get a time penalty if you miss any targets.


[ACHIVES]
- VR COMIC MOVIES: Re-edited movies of VR Comic chapters
- Music: You can listen to the original music pieces of BE THE HERO

- UPCOMING UPDATES -

We are planning to have the following updates.

[Ancient Era ver.2.1]

- New enemy Enki -Type Archer
- Special Attack Update (both of the sword and the bow)

[Present Day ver.1.0]
- New story and characters
- New City Stages
- New mini games (Challenge mode)

- OUR GOAL -

We aim to create an experience that gives you that nostalgia and wow factor from your childhood. The trouble is refining that experience; please help us by providing us with your valuable feedback, thanks.
We deeply consider feedback during this Early Access period (6-9 months).
We implore players to share their feedback, suggestions on the Steam forums and SNS to create the best user experience possible.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Standing Only

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4770
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 12
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
EXPVR Inc.
Features
Single-player, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
Languages
Japanese*, English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (2)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $19.99.

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BE THE HERO worth buying right now?
Watch — $19.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does BE THE HERO go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is BE THE HERO free to play?
BE THE HERO costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is BE THE HERO?
BE THE HERO is a Action, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Early Access game.
Who developed BE THE HERO?
BE THE HERO was developed by EXPVR Inc. and published by EXPVR Inc..
What platforms does BE THE HERO support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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