Manly Biceps
04-07-2009, 11:50 AM
Thunderbolt (http://www.thunderboltgames.com/reviews/article/hammerin-hero-review-for-psp.html): 9.0/10
"It might not be a blockbuster title, but Hammerin’ Hero is something special. 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."
Total Playstation (http://totalplaystation.com/psp/Hammerin-Hero/reviews/8242): 9.0/10
"Atlus USA has long been regarded as one of the best localization teams in the biz, and they've managed to inject a surprising amount of charm into a game that's little more than some cute voices, simplistic sound effects and fittingly upbeat (but otherwise rather forgettable) music. It's the text that really adds to the whole atmosphere and entertainment value when you're not smashing your way through undersea dives, a baseball diamond, a haunted hospital, the beach and more.
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."
IGN PSP (http://psp.ign.com/articles/971/971303p1.html): 8.8/10 (Editor's Choice)
"Hammerin' Hero is the kind of game we old fogeys rarely get to see. It's a deliberately old-school throwback to the days when teeny little hit boxes, carefully planned attacks, perfect jumps and the almighty end-level score tally were all that mattered. 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."
Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-hammerin-hero-127822.phtml): 8.0/10
"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. On top of that, it's a nice trip back to a time where game mechanics were really simple, and your reflexes were put to the test."
Gamervision (http://www.gamervision.com/gamer/00_19/reviews/article/hammerin_hero_psp): 7.75
"There’s quite a bit to like about Hammerin’ Hero. It’s a simple game that’s easy to get into, and provides a decent amount of fun for the price. The issues I had with the difficulty curve (one hit deaths are quite annoying) and the length of the game were certainly outweighed by the design and production values. 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.
Bottom Line: Buy It"
Gamepro (http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/209620/hammerin-hero/): 7.0
"Overall, the strongest aspect of Hammerin' Hero has to be its charismatic personality. Its levels are bright and vibrant, the voice-acting is over-the-top and charming, and the characters are well fleshed-out and humorous. On several occasions, players will find themselves laughing with the game and not at it, which certainly isn't a trait that many of yesterday's games could claim."
Honest Gamers (http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=7932&platform=PSP&abr=PSP&gametitle=Hammerin'+Hero): 7.0
"This is the kind of game I'd normally play through once, but Irem has provided some nice and unusual incentives for repeat play, proving they've learned a thing or two since Gekisha Boy. And when played at harder difficulties, the already-entertaining boss fights become even more challenging and require new tactics. Hammerin' Hero isn't the rebirth of the classic platformer, but it's a charming, unusual, and genuinely witty diversion."
"It might not be a blockbuster title, but Hammerin’ Hero is something special. 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."
Total Playstation (http://totalplaystation.com/psp/Hammerin-Hero/reviews/8242): 9.0/10
"Atlus USA has long been regarded as one of the best localization teams in the biz, and they've managed to inject a surprising amount of charm into a game that's little more than some cute voices, simplistic sound effects and fittingly upbeat (but otherwise rather forgettable) music. It's the text that really adds to the whole atmosphere and entertainment value when you're not smashing your way through undersea dives, a baseball diamond, a haunted hospital, the beach and more.
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."
IGN PSP (http://psp.ign.com/articles/971/971303p1.html): 8.8/10 (Editor's Choice)
"Hammerin' Hero is the kind of game we old fogeys rarely get to see. It's a deliberately old-school throwback to the days when teeny little hit boxes, carefully planned attacks, perfect jumps and the almighty end-level score tally were all that mattered. 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."
Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-hammerin-hero-127822.phtml): 8.0/10
"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. On top of that, it's a nice trip back to a time where game mechanics were really simple, and your reflexes were put to the test."
Gamervision (http://www.gamervision.com/gamer/00_19/reviews/article/hammerin_hero_psp): 7.75
"There’s quite a bit to like about Hammerin’ Hero. It’s a simple game that’s easy to get into, and provides a decent amount of fun for the price. The issues I had with the difficulty curve (one hit deaths are quite annoying) and the length of the game were certainly outweighed by the design and production values. 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.
Bottom Line: Buy It"
Gamepro (http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/209620/hammerin-hero/): 7.0
"Overall, the strongest aspect of Hammerin' Hero has to be its charismatic personality. Its levels are bright and vibrant, the voice-acting is over-the-top and charming, and the characters are well fleshed-out and humorous. On several occasions, players will find themselves laughing with the game and not at it, which certainly isn't a trait that many of yesterday's games could claim."
Honest Gamers (http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=7932&platform=PSP&abr=PSP&gametitle=Hammerin'+Hero): 7.0
"This is the kind of game I'd normally play through once, but Irem has provided some nice and unusual incentives for repeat play, proving they've learned a thing or two since Gekisha Boy. And when played at harder difficulties, the already-entertaining boss fights become even more challenging and require new tactics. Hammerin' Hero isn't the rebirth of the classic platformer, but it's a charming, unusual, and genuinely witty diversion."