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They called you a hero; you call them fools. Use your telepathy romance old friends and fight new enemies as you become the greatest villain Los Diablos has ever known!
Fallen Hero: Rebirth is a text-based, indie and adventure game
developed and published by Hosted Games.
Released on March 15th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 424 reviews of which 409 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
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- OS: macOS 12.0
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- OS: Ubuntu 20.04
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I'll start by saying, if you're considering playing this game- if you've given the demo a shot and thought to yourself ''I wonder where the story is going with this''- buy it. I earnestly think that if you have seven bucks and half an interest then this is worth the time and money. That being said I do have some thoughts. For as frequent and insistent the interactive fiction communities online can be about telling people they should play this game, I'll admit I expected more. The way the world communicates itself with the reader can come across diametrically as both highly detailed(in that there *is* a world here with internal slang, rules, and logic) and entirely too muddy. There were times where I couldn't confidently decide if my lack of understanding was because I am new to this universe and there is a mystery being puzzled out for me, or if the actual story itself was failing to explain itself and expected me to just not worry about it. Though really, for an original narrative there are worse crimes than ambition. Additionally, I felt that the character sheet was lacking- I was aware that I was molding stats and tipping the scales of a personality tree one way or the other, but there was very minimal way of actually tracking those numbers or finding tangible ideas of what those numbers looked like(which is something I personally prefer to have available) YMMV as far as both are concerned, I only felt it'd be remiss not to mention it. The actual prose itself is good in quality and consistent, it did feel as though the choices I made toward the MC's personality/relationships had a tangible effect on the narrative. When I wasn't making dialogue decisions with my own hands I never noticed anything ''OOC'', so to speak. As it progresses along I could tell that the things I was did or said were changing the events, which isn't rare for the genre but is a noted cut above the rest in actual execution. It isn't often that a story promises villainy and then doesn't recoil towards trying to justify itself when you commit to heartlessness, so have to admire its allowances for cruelty. I must, then, admire it further for giving players the option whether they wish to behave conflicted about enjoying it. Fallen Hero: Rebirth is a game that maintained my interest and attention through to the end, and evoked very real reactions and feelings out of me- I don't know that it compelled me enough to play it through a second time without prompting, nor do I necessarily think that it's the absolute must-play it is often touted as. It is, however, a fun game and certainly worth the money. if you're expecting an opus, temper yourself. But if you're hesitating, don't.
WARNING: Vague/small spoilers ahead (Note: I’ll be referring to the main character with the pronoun “he” because that was the option I chose in my playthough, and “Cyrus” because that is the default name) First Impressions: Although I avoided spoilery reviews coming into this game, I was aware that it was beloved in the CoG community. Even knowing how much people enjoyed it, I was surprised at how much fun my first playthrough actually was (I’ve found the other popular games I tried enjoyable, but not life-changing). While there was certainly a hefty dose of wish fulfillment here (Hello cool villain powers! It can be nice to be scary powerful), there were also moments where my character was forced to think and rethink whether the path they were going down was the right one. This is delightful for players like me who love to angst over a moral dilemma, and decide exactly how much of an antihero/villain they are willing to be. The Negative: While I loved the reflection and introspection encouraged by the game, occasionally it served to remind me that I didn’t know enough about the character’s past to introspect well. Because memories are revealed bit by bit, the player has to to react many times to situations and people that Cyrus would have crucial context about, but the player does not. This ends up being slightly immersion-breaking since it creates distance between the player and Cyrus. You find yourself thinking, “well, if the character acted this way to him in the past, I would choose x, but I’m not sure if they actually acted that way, in which case I should choose y…” All the while, you know that Cyrus would be aware of the entire backstory, and so because you are him, you should be able to make the decision with context. It’s difficult to see what a good fix for that would be, though, especially when part of the appeal is watching the past unfold slowly. It’s extremely effective at building tension, and the little snippets you get are just enough to feel like you’re uneasily feeling your way through the past, blindfolded. It contributes to the bitter, haunted tone of the rest of the game. That was largely the only negative, though I was baffled a few times when my Cyrus (who I was trying to play as cautious, lonely, and doing this more out of bitterness than pleasure) occasionally broke out in these inexplicable cocky grins after doing some villainous thing. It was easy to brush off and continue playing, though, and it was mostly noticeable because of how well the game embodied my character the rest of the time. I probably wouldn’t have even noticed it in a more average game. The Positive: The negatives of the experience were miniscule compared to the positives. This game was one of, if not the best game I’ve played for character roleplay in some time. Part of this may be that the way I wanted to play Cyrus was aligned well with the options written for him (nerves fraying, anxious of other people but also terribly lonely, so repulsed by his past and himself that the only option he sees is grasping at control). Without going into too many spoilers, the game REALLY rewarded this with some of the scenes that made the character confront who they were becoming, and who they wanted to be. It felt like the perfect blend of action and introspection. As for the side characters and ROs, they were all memorable, sharply written, and delightful to interact with. They felt like real people, not the easy flirtation simulators than some games can feel like. I honestly ended up finding them (Ortega especially) much more intriguing as characters/friends than simply ROs, and while I never pursued the romance route with Ortega, I found myself deeply invested in scenes with them by the end. (Mortum was delightful too, and I did pursue a cautious romance with them, but I think the conflicting feelings and pushback with Ortega drew me in). It’s always a pleasure when non-romanced characters still play a major role and feel fully fleshed-out. One of the most intriguing other “characters” was your second body, and I was delighted to find that that plot point wasn’t glossed over, but instead thrown into sharp relief as you contemplate how differently you feel about the body. Multiple times, embodying the character of Cyrus, I less switched to the other body out of necessity, and more because I was trying to distance myself from the deeds I had committed in my other skin. You could keenly feel the draw to be someone else for a little while. Many games start fast and interesting and then slowly meander into slow mandatory interaction scenes with every NPC, or forget the fun parts of the game play. This game is the inverse! In each scene, you become more aware of your abilities, you get more powerful in a way that doesn’t just feel like stats going up, and you become more invested. The climax of this game made me feel like a middle-schooler reading books under the covers again, holding my breath at the big moments. At least for me, the immersion in this game just kept getting more and more vivid–at the same time that you’re feeling your powers go up, you’re also feeling Cyrus’s feelings of this is a carousel ride I can’t get off of. The push and pull make it so much more rewarding than if it was a simple fantasy. And the descriptions! They were vivid, punchy, and didn’t overstay their welcome. The action scenes were a thrill to read, and details that you chose come back multiple times, which was lovely. Even the smaller snippets of worldbuilding were delightful (SMALL SPOILERS:) Like the famous “W”, or the fact that the rodent brains liked being thought of as a Rat King. My prevailing feeling when I finished the game was, “When can I start the sequel? Right now?” It almost makes me scared to open the second book, because I don’t think the third one is out yet and I’m very impatient. I selfishly hope the author writes a lot more. In summary: It is abundantly clear to me why this is a fan favorite Hosted game. It is immersive, vivid, easy to emotionally invest in, and at least so far, pays off its promises in an incredibly satisfying way. It’s well-written, full of action and memorable characters. If you haven’t played it, I’ll add my voice to the crowd: Do it! Rating: 9/10
I had heard good things about this game but I honestly went into it not expecting much as I was not sure I would enjoy the body hopping mechanic. Oh My God. After playing, I completely understand why this game is recommended so much. If you enjoy superhero/villain stories especially with a more nuanced realistic tone, this will be your jam. If you enjoy stories like Worm by Wildbow (the real ones do), then this will be familiar in the best ways. If you enjoy complicated relationships/romances and not just bland nothing goes wrong ships, you will be very invested in this. My *only* critique, (which tbh is more apparent in the sequel, but shows up in this first) is that its a bit on the short side. I believe this series is meant to eventually be a quartet (?) ie 4 books in total, and while the second game is out and is amazing, the first game espcially leaves you feeling like its incomplete. I loved it so much I disregarded the second games much higher price tag and dived in immediately, but I cannot imagine how devastated I would have felt if I bought this game when it was only Rebirth out or couldnt afford the sequel. Retribution being out certainly softens the blow, but in the grand scheme of the other IF games I've played (some of which are still WIP), even combined with its sequel, Fallen Hero is the shortest. Rebirth I think would benefit from being a bit longer. Ok I lied, my second critique would be while keeping our player characters backstory a secret even to us has its merits (the mystery gets to unfold over time for the player as well which feels better paced), it does mean your motivations feel vague. Without going into sequel spoilers (tho some of which I think most will glean anyway from the game's hints), its hard to know whether you feel justified in your anger or your feelings when you dont have any idea what you actually went through. There are some early decisions in my playthrough that id probably do differently now that I know the backstory, which tbh I felt a little misled by the MC's hints. Again, without going into full spoilers, I dont think the MC's vitriol towards the Rangers and their old teammates is justified. At least in the sequel (in the route I got) its semi explained but I was just like,,,, damn MC, we are kinda in the wrong for that lmao That is all to say, I think they didnt need to make the rangers so squeaky clean. They're more nuanced than at first glance (especially Ortega, my man my man my man <3), but ultimately I think the game would have benefited more with making them way more cupable. Anyway. Let this be your sign if you wanted to give this game a go, you definitely should. Prepare for some rough mornings when you continue the age old curse of reading when you inevitably lie to yourself "just one more chapter/page then ill go to bed", because you won't be able to put this game down. And remember kids, what makes a villain a SUPER villain is PRESENTATIOOONNNN
My play time should speak for itself. This game is easily the most replayable, the most resonant, and so many other superlatives (best game I've ever played, best queer representation, most unflinching and honest, etc.). You will get the character you create and there will be consequences. You will get attached to at least one of the characters, no matter how hardened you might be. (If you're like me, you'll fall in love with all of them.) You will find a worthwhile experience you won't forget. These things are just a given. And, if you're anything like me, on your millionth playthrough, you'll finally cave in and write a review, since that's the only way Steam lets you recommend the game to other players. Because you have to. It's an experience to be shared.
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Fallen Hero: Rebirth is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.89€ on Steam.
Yes, Fallen Hero: Rebirth received 409 positive votes out of a total of 424 achieving a rating of 8.89.
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Fallen Hero: Rebirth was developed and published by Hosted Games.
Yes, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is playable and fully supported on Linux.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth does not support VR.
Fallen Hero: Rebirth is a single-player game.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Fallen Hero: Rebirth does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Fallen Hero: Rebirth is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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15 Mar 2018
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