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{{short description|2017 action video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Has-Been Heroes
| title = Has-Been Heroes
| image =
| image = Has Been Heroes cover.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| developer = [[Frozenbyte]]
| developer = [[Frozenbyte]]
| publisher = [[GameTrust]]
| publisher = [[GameTrust]]
| platforms = [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Xbox One]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br/>[[Nintendo Switch]]<br/>[[PlayStation 4]]<br/>[[Xbox One]]
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|28 March 2017|PAL|4 April 2017}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|28 March 2017|PAL|4 April 2017}}
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Rogue-like game|roguelike]], [[Strategy video game|strategy]]
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Rogue-like game|roguelike]], [[Strategy video game|strategy]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
}}
}}
'''''Has-Been Heroes''''' is an [[Action game|action]] [[video game]] developed by [[Frozenbyte]] and published by [[GameTrust]]. The game was released on 28 March 2017 in North America and in Europe and Australasia on 4 April 2017 on [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Xbox One]].
'''''Has-Been Heroes''''' is an [[Action game|action]] [[video game]] developed by [[Frozenbyte]] and published by [[GameTrust]]. The game was released on 28 March 2017 in North America and in Europe and Australia on 4 April 2017 on [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Xbox One]]. This game is Gamestop exclusive and was only sold through Gamestop stores at launch.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Has-Been Heroes'' is an [[Action game|action]], [[Strategy video game|strategy]] [[video game]] with [[roguelike]] elements.<ref name="ign_announce" /> The game features a mixture of [[turn-based strategy]] and [[real-time strategy]] mechanics.<ref name="shacknews_announce" />
''Has-Been Heroes'' is an [[Action game|action]], [[Strategy video game|strategy]] [[video game]] with [[roguelike]] elements.<ref name="ign_announce">{{cite web | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/13/has-been-heroes-announced-for-nintendo-switch | title=Has-Been Heroes Announced for Nintendo Switch | first=Alex | last=Osborn | date=12 January 2017 | website=[[IGN]] | publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427025217/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/13/has-been-heroes-announced-for-nintendo-switch | archivedate=27 April 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref> The game features a mixture of [[turn-based strategy]] and [[real-time strategy]] mechanics.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/98558/has-been-heroes-is-a-new-ip-from-frozenbyte-coming-to-nintendo-switch | title=Has-Been Heroes is a New IP From Frozenbyte Coming to Nintendo Switch | first=Jason | last=Faulkner | date=13 January 2017 | website=[[Shacknews]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209025040/https://www.shacknews.com/article/98558/has-been-heroes-is-a-new-ip-from-frozenbyte-coming-to-nintendo-switch | archivedate=9 December 2022 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
''Has-Been Heroes'' is being developed by [[Frozenbyte]] and published by [[GameTrust]]. The game was announced in January 2017.<ref name="ign_announce" /> It launched on [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Xbox One]] on 28 March 2017.<ref name="ign_announce" /><ref name="gamesradar_date" />
''Has-Been Heroes'' is being developed by [[Frozenbyte]] and published by [[GameTrust]]. The game was announced in January 2017.<ref name="ign_announce" /> It launched on [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Xbox One]] on 28 March 2017.<ref name="ign_announce" /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamesradar.com/has-been-heroes-could-be-the-switchs-first-great-strategy-game/ | title=Has-Been Heroes could be the Switch's first great strategy game | first=David | last=Roberts | date=1 February 2017 | website=[[GamesRadar+]] | publisher=[[Future plc]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203104337/https://www.gamesradar.com/has-been-heroes-could-be-the-switchs-first-great-strategy-game/ | archivedate=3 February 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| align = left
| MC = (PC) 62/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/has-been-heroes |title=Has-Been Heroes for PC Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 4, 2017}}</ref><br/>(PS4) 61/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/has-been-heroes |title=Has-Been Heroes for PlayStation 4 Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 4, 2017}}</ref><br/>(NS) 52/100<ref name="MCNS">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/has-been-heroes |title=Has-Been Heroes for Switch Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
| MC = (PC) 63/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/has-been-heroes/critic-reviews/?platform=pc | title=Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (PC) | website=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607084232/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/has-been-heroes | archivedate=7 June 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref><br/>(PS4, XOne) 61/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/has-been-heroes/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 | title=Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (PS4) | website=Metacritic | publisher=Fandom | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213141059/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/has-been-heroes | archivedate=13 February 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref><ref name="MCXOne">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/has-been-heroes/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one | title=Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (XOne) | website=Metacritic | publisher=Fandom | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406044256/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/has-been-heroes | archivedate=6 April 2021 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref><br/>(NS) 53/100<ref name="MCNS">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/has-been-heroes/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch | title=Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (Switch) | website=Metacritic | publisher=Fandom | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324072658/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/has-been-heroes | archivedate=24 March 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| Destruct = (NS) 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-has-been-heroes/ | title=Review: Has-Been Heroes (Switch) | first=Jed | last=Whitaker | date=24 March 2017 | website=[[Destructoid]] | publisher=[[Gamurs]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414063759/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-has-been-heroes/ | archivedate=14 April 2022 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| EGM = (NS) 4/10<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://egmnow.com/has-been-heroes-review/ | title=Has-Been Heroes review (Switch) | first=Emma | last=Schaefer | date=28 March 2017 | magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]] | publisher=EGM Media LLC | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514130154/https://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/has-been-heroes-review/ | archivedate=14 May 2019 | url-status=live | accessdate=19 November 2024}}</ref>
| GSpot = (NS) 5/10<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/has-been-heroes-review/1900-6416651/ | title=Has-Been Heroes Review (NS) | first=James | last=O'Connor | date=4 April 2017 | website=[[GameSpot]] | publisher=Fandom | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204021704/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/has-been-heroes-review/1900-6416651/ | archivedate=4 December 2022 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| HCG = (PS4) 3/5<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-has-been-heroes/252209/ | title=Review: Has-Been Heroes (PS4) | first=Jason | last=Bohn | date=30 March 2017 | magazine=Hardcore Gamer | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023234435/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-has-been-heroes/252209/ | archivedate=23 October 2021 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| IGN = 6.1/10<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/24/has-been-heroes-review | title=Has-Been Heroes Review | first=Leif | last=Johnston | date=24 March 2017 | website=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207105659/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/24/has-been-heroes-review | archivedate=7 December 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| JXV = (PC) 15/20<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/635978/has-been-heroes-un-roguelike-exigeant-et-decomplexe.htm | title=Test: Has-Been Heroes : Un roguelike exigeant et décomplexé (PC) | language=fr | first=Julien | last=Rateau | date=5 April 2017 | website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]] | publisher=[[Webedia]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501223655/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/635978/has-been-heroes-un-roguelike-exigeant-et-decomplexe.htm | archivedate=1 May 2021 | url-status=live | accessdate=19 November 2024}}</ref>
| NLife = (NS) {{Rating|5|10}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/has-been_heroes | title=Has-Been Heroes Review | first=Ron | last=DelVillano | date=4 April 2017 | website=Nintendo Life | publisher=[[Gamer Network|Hookshot Media]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922045814/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/has-been_heroes | archivedate=22 September 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| NWR = (NS) 7/10<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44345/has-been-heroes-switch-review | title=Has-Been Heroes (Switch) Review | first=Donald | last=Theriault | date=27 March 2017 | website=Nintendo World Report | publisher=NINWR, LLC | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905051954/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44345/has-been-heroes-switch-review | archivedate=5 September 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| PG = (NS) {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/has-been-heroes/update-has-been-heroes-review-a-great-rpg-or-a-has-been-experience/ | title=[Update] Has Been Heroes review - A great RPG or a has-been experience? | first=Emily | last=Sowden | date=4 April 2017 | website=[[Pocket Gamer]] | publisher=Steel Media Ltd | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20241118193051/https://www.pocketgamer.com/has-been-heroes/update-has-been-heroes-review-a-great-rpg-or-a-has-been-experience/ | archivedate=18 November 2024 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| PSQ = (PS4) {{Rating|6|10}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/has-been_heroes | title=Has-Been Heroes Review | first=Ken | last=Talbot | date=2 April 2017 | website=Push Square | publisher=Hookshot Media | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324153248/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/has-been_heroes | archivedate=24 March 2023 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]''
| rev1Score = (NS) 3/10<ref>{{cite news | url=https://metro.co.uk/2017/04/03/has-been-heroes-review-like-a-rogue-6549677/ | title=Has-Been Heroes review – like a rogue (Switch) | author=GameCentral | date=3 April 2017 | newspaper=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] | publisher=[[DMG Media]] | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929152326/https://metro.co.uk/2017/04/03/has-been-heroes-review-like-a-rogue-6549677/ | archivedate=29 September 2020 | url-status=live | accessdate=18 November 2024}}</ref>
}}
}}
''Has-Been Heroes'' received "mixed or average reviews" from professional critics according to [[review aggregator]] website [[Metacritic]]. While the game received praise for its combat system, criticism was directed at its repetitive gameplay and high difficulty level.
''Has-Been Heroes'' received "mixed or average reviews" from professional critics according to [[review aggregator]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC" /><ref name="MCPS4" /><ref name="MCXOne" /><ref name="MCNS" /> While the game received praise for its combat system, criticism was directed at its repetitive gameplay and high difficulty level.

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==References==
==References==
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<ref name="gamesradar_date">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamesradar.com/has-been-heroes-could-be-the-switchs-first-great-strategy-game/ | title=Has-Been Heroes could be the Switch's first great strategy game | work=[[GamesRadar]] | first=David | last=Roberts | date=1 February 2017 | accessdate=10 February 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="ign_announce">{{cite web | url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/01/13/has-been-heroes-announced-for-nintendo-switch | title=Has-Been Announced for Nintendo Switch | work=[[IGN]] | first=Alex | last=Osborn | date=12 January 2017 | accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="shacknews_announce">{{cite web | url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/98558/has-been-heroes-is-a-new-ip-from-frozenbyte-coming-to-nintendo-switch | title=Has-Been Heroes is a New IP From Frozenbyte Coming to Nintendo Switch | work=[[Shacknews]] | first=Jason | last=Faulkner | date=13 January 2017 | accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.frozenbyte.com/games/has-been-heroes/}}
* {{Official website|https://www.frozenbyte.com/games/has-been-heroes/}}
* {{moby game|id=/86132/has-been-heroes/}}


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Has-Been Heroes
Developer(s)Frozenbyte
Publisher(s)GameTrust
Engine
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Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Release
  • NA: 28 March 2017
  • PAL: 4 April 2017
Genre(s)Action, roguelike, strategy
Mode(s)Single-player

Has-Been Heroes is an action video game developed by Frozenbyte and published by GameTrust. The game was released on 28 March 2017 in North America and in Europe and Australia on 4 April 2017 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One. This game is Gamestop exclusive and was only sold through Gamestop stores at launch.

Gameplay

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Has-Been Heroes is an action, strategy video game with roguelike elements.[1] The game features a mixture of turn-based strategy and real-time strategy mechanics.[2]

Release

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Has-Been Heroes is being developed by Frozenbyte and published by GameTrust. The game was announced in January 2017.[1] It launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One on 28 March 2017.[1][3]

Reception

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Has-Been Heroes received "mixed or average reviews" from professional critics according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[4][5][6][7] While the game received praise for its combat system, criticism was directed at its repetitive gameplay and high difficulty level.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Osborn, Alex (12 January 2017). "Has-Been Heroes Announced for Nintendo Switch". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  2. ^ Faulkner, Jason (13 January 2017). "Has-Been Heroes is a New IP From Frozenbyte Coming to Nintendo Switch". Shacknews. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  3. ^ Roberts, David (1 February 2017). "Has-Been Heroes could be the Switch's first great strategy game". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (PC)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (PS4)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 13 February 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (XOne)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Has-Been Heroes critic reviews (Switch)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  8. ^ Whitaker, Jed (24 March 2017). "Review: Has-Been Heroes (Switch)". Destructoid. Gamurs. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  9. ^ Schaefer, Emma (28 March 2017). "Has-Been Heroes review (Switch)". EGMNow. EGM Media LLC. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  10. ^ O'Connor, James (4 April 2017). "Has-Been Heroes Review (NS)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  11. ^ Bohn, Jason (30 March 2017). "Review: Has-Been Heroes (PS4)". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  12. ^ Johnston, Leif (24 March 2017). "Has-Been Heroes Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  13. ^ Rateau, Julien (5 April 2017). "Test: Has-Been Heroes : Un roguelike exigeant et décomplexé (PC)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  14. ^ DelVillano, Ron (4 April 2017). "Has-Been Heroes Review". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  15. ^ Theriault, Donald (27 March 2017). "Has-Been Heroes (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  16. ^ Sowden, Emily (4 April 2017). "[Update] Has Been Heroes review - A great RPG or a has-been experience?". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  17. ^ Talbot, Ken (2 April 2017). "Has-Been Heroes Review". Push Square. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  18. ^ GameCentral (3 April 2017). "Has-Been Heroes review – like a rogue (Switch)". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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