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Deadbeat Heroes

Deadbeat Heroes

Released: 10/10/2017

London’s Super Heroes have been vanquished. Only the Deadbeat Heroes can put an end to dastardly evil-doers and their rotten plans! Deadbeat Heroes is a movement based 3D brawler where you (and a friend) dodge bullets, steal super powers and crack wise. You play as the new wave of ‘Deadbeat Heroes’. Not born with their own powers, they are armed with a prototype super gauntlet - which has the ability to 'borrow' the powers of others. You will (both) vie to win the hearts of the public with your amazing daring do, while not getting shot, sliced, lasered, exploded, vaporized, eaten... KEY FEATURES: Power Fists Forever – Choose from one of 10 explosive abilities including a rocket powered punch, freeze ray and invisibility London’s Streets – Over 35 levels set across London Extreme Traversal – Wall Run & Air Dash through London Alone or with a Friend - 1 to 2 player local campaign co-op Twitch Streaming – Chat appears in the news ticker, chatters become baddies and are featured in end of level credits Groovy Baby - A groovy cell shaded aesthetic bringing 70’s style to the 21st century Bringing the Bass - A funky original soundtrack created by Pitstop Productions Dulcet Tones - Featuring the vocal talents Jim Howick and more

London’s Super Heroes have been vanquished. Only the Deadbeat Heroes can put an end to dastardly evil-doers and their rotten plans! Deadbeat Heroes is a movement based 3D brawler where you (and a friend) dodge bullets, steal super powers and crack wise. You play as the new wave of ‘Deadbeat Heroes’. Not born with their own powers, they are armed with a prototype super gauntlet - which has the ability to 'borrow' the powers of others. You will (both) vie to win the hearts of the public with your amazing daring do, while not getting shot, sliced, lasered, exploded, vaporized, eaten... KEY FEATURES: Power Fists Forever – Choose from one of 10 explosive abilities including a rocket powered punch, freeze ray and invisibility London’s Streets – Over 35 levels set across London Extreme Traversal – Wall Run & Air Dash through London Alone or with a Friend - 1 to 2 player local campaign co-op Twitch Streaming – Chat appears in the news ticker, chatters become baddies and are featured in end of level credits Groovy Baby - A groovy cell shaded aesthetic bringing 70’s style to the 21st century Bringing the Bass - A funky original soundtrack created by Pitstop Productions Dulcet Tones - Featuring the vocal talents Jim Howick and more

London’s Super Heroes have been vanquished. Only the Deadbeat Heroes can put an end to dastardly evil-doers and their rotten plans! Deadbeat Heroes is a movement based 3D brawler where you (and a friend) dodge bullets, steal super powers and crack wise. You play as the new wave of ‘Deadbeat Heroes’. Not born with their own powers, they are armed with a prototype super gauntlet - which has the ability to 'borrow' the powers of others. You will (both) vie to win the hearts of the public with your amazing daring do, while not getting shot, sliced, lasered, exploded, vaporized, eaten... KEY FEATURES: Power Fists Forever – Choose from one of 10 explosive abilities including a rocket powered punch, freeze ray and invisibility London’s Streets – Over 35 levels set across London Extreme Traversal – Wall Run & Air Dash through London Alone or with a Friend - 1 to 2 player local campaign co-op Twitch Streaming – Chat appears in the news ticker, chatters become baddies and are featured in end of level credits Groovy Baby - A groovy cell shaded aesthetic bringing 70’s style to the 21st century Bringing the Bass - A funky original soundtrack created by Pitstop Productions Dulcet Tones - Featuring the vocal talents Jim Howick and more

Critics
58
Steam
61

Score Breakdown

57.6

Critic Average

15 reviews

61

Steam User Score

100 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.4
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-3.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (33%)9 launch window (60%)1 late (7%)