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The Hero We Need

The Hero We Need is a tower defense with real-time strategy elements with a focus on narrative where players have the power to create their own custom towers by crafting and combining runes.

23 February 2024

The Hero We Need is an adventure developed by VoDoo Studios, released 23 February 2024 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Hero We Need is

The Hero We Need is an adventure game developed by VoDoo Studios and released in 2024. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 4.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Create your unique towers, upgrade only the parts you need, build an arsenal of towers, or try them out in survival mode. In THWN, each tower is individually created with runes that define the projectile and effects. This allows for versatile strategies that match your playstyle. Earn runes by playing or by crafting them. An epic journey awaits you to defend the five realms of Elizia against the demon hordes. A Single-Player campaign that spans over 60 maps, unique game modes like survival are ready to test your strategy and rune set.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Hero We Need launched on 23 February 2024, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Helldivers 2 and Persona 3 Reload.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Helldivers 2, Persona 3 Reload.

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When did The Hero We Need come out?
The Hero We Need was released on 23 February 2024 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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