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The Heroes Around Me

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

What works

  • Heartwarming and emotional story
  • Beautiful pixel art and nostalgic setting
  • Rich character interactions and community feel
  • Soothing soundtrack
  • Meaningful father-daughter relationship

Things to keep in mind

  • Poor english translation with typos and errors
  • Slow pacing and some tedious walking
  • Technical bugs affecting gameplay
  • Limited gameplay and interactivity
  • Lack of replayability and short length

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The Heroes Around Me: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 25/08/2026