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Unruly Heroes

Unruly Heroes

Released: 5/28/2019

The sacred scroll preserving harmony in our world has been torn up and scattered to the winds. Now, strange and terrifying creatures are sowing discord and chaos throughout the land. Inspired by the famous Chinese novel "Journey to the West," Unruly Heroes tells the adventure of four totally opposed, implausible heroes who must collect all the scroll fragments and travel to fantastical worlds to restore balance... or die trying! Set in lush, lively environments, the game is a playful version of the tale, and features a mix of jumping, climbing, unexpected challenges, and intense combat as you face a horde of enemies and memorable boss characters. During this odyssey, the gang has no choice but to join forces and finally understand what it takes to be a hero. Key Features: - Experience the legend of the Monkey King, solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local play. - Master the combined strength of four different heroes by learning to use the best one for each new encounter and challenge. - Test your reflexes against an assortment of challenging enemies and intimidating bosses. - Possess your enemies to harness their strength and abilities. - Explore different worlds spanning a colorful fantasy universe, solving puzzles and overcoming unexpected obstacles. - Immerse yourself in spectacular art, animation, and sound. - Fight against your friends in local or online PVP.

The sacred scroll preserving harmony in our world has been torn up and scattered to the winds. Now, strange and terrifying creatures are sowing discord and chaos throughout the land. Inspired by the famous Chinese novel "Journey to the West," Unruly Heroes tells the adventure of four totally opposed, implausible heroes who must collect all the scroll fragments and travel to fantastical worlds to restore balance... or die trying! Set in lush, lively environments, the game is a playful version of the tale, and features a mix of jumping, climbing, unexpected challenges, and intense combat as you face a horde of enemies and memorable boss characters. During this odyssey, the gang has no choice but to join forces and finally understand what it takes to be a hero. Key Features: - Experience the legend of the Monkey King, solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local play. - Master the combined strength of four different heroes by learning to use the best one for each new encounter and challenge. - Test your reflexes against an assortment of challenging enemies and intimidating bosses. - Possess your enemies to harness their strength and abilities. - Explore different worlds spanning a colorful fantasy universe, solving puzzles and overcoming unexpected obstacles. - Immerse yourself in spectacular art, animation, and sound. - Fight against your friends in local or online PVP.

The sacred scroll preserving harmony in our world has been torn up and scattered to the winds. Now, strange and terrifying creatures are sowing discord and chaos throughout the land. Inspired by the famous Chinese novel "Journey to the West," Unruly Heroes tells the adventure of four totally opposed, implausible heroes who must collect all the scroll fragments and travel to fantastical worlds to restore balance... or die trying! Set in lush, lively environments, the game is a playful version of the tale, and features a mix of jumping, climbing, unexpected challenges, and intense combat as you face a horde of enemies and memorable boss characters. During this odyssey, the gang has no choice but to join forces and finally understand what it takes to be a hero. Key Features: - Experience the legend of the Monkey King, solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local play. - Master the combined strength of four different heroes by learning to use the best one for each new encounter and challenge. - Test your reflexes against an assortment of challenging enemies and intimidating bosses. - Possess your enemies to harness their strength and abilities. - Explore different worlds spanning a colorful fantasy universe, solving puzzles and overcoming unexpected obstacles. - Immerse yourself in spectacular art, animation, and sound. - Fight against your friends in local or online PVP.

Critics
79
Steam
76
Metacritic
69

Score Breakdown

79.1

Critic Average

46 reviews

76

Steam User Score

950 reviews

69

Metacritic User Score

29 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+3.3
Metacritic Disparity
+10.1
Combined Disparity
+6.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

28 early (61%)17 launch window (37%)1 late (2%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 46 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 79.1/100. Critics score this game 3.3 points higher than Steam users and 10.1 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 46)+
  1. Scott Ramageviaoprainfall
    Aug 27, 2019·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 75.8/100 · -5.8 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +1.0 pts
  2. Jason HidalgoviaReno Gazette-Journal
    Jun 17, 2019·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 75.8/100 · -0.8 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +6.0 pts
  3. Chris HydeviaGod is a Geek
    Jun 6, 2019·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 75.8/100 · +4.2 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +11.0 pts
  4. Geoffrey TimviaCritical Hit
    Jun 4, 2019·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 75.8/100 · -0.8 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +6.0 pts
  5. Tyler HancockviaGameSpace
    Jun 4, 2019·Launch window
    40/100View review
    Steam 75.8/100 · -35.8 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · -29.0 pts