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TheSixthAxisIro Hero Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 2/17/2020
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 6/7/2018
Iro Hero
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a vertical shoot ’em up with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles, color zones, weapon upgrades and special skills to unlock.
- Developer
- Artax Games
- Publisher
- Artax Games, Eastasiasoft
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Critic avg
60
11 scored reviews
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11
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Score range
40–70
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 60 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Iro Hero'
Published 11/14/2018
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55
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Read originalTracey
PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Iro Hero Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 9/7/2018
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65
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Read originalKimberly Keller
Nintendo World ReportIro Hero (Switch) Review
Published 8/20/2018
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55
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Read originalJaime Carrillo
Pure NintendoReview: Iro Hero (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/10/2018
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70
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Read originalDerek Stauffer
Screen RantIro Hero Review: A Brutally Unsatisfying Retro Homage
Published 7/30/2018
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50
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Iro Hero Review
Published 7/28/2018
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55
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzIro Hero (NS) Review
Published 7/26/2018
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70
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Iro Hero (Nintendo Switch)
Published 6/21/2018
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60
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Read originalGonçalo Lopes
Nintendo LifeReview: Iro Hero (Switch eShop)
Published 6/15/2018
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