How to play
Not The Hero is a pixel-art story game about the characters every hero walks past. You play as Villager #4 on the market square, the shopkeeper by the east gate, Gurt the first boss on the old bridge, the princess and the dark lord himself. Each chapter plays differently, from quiet conversations to real-time arena fights. Your replies branch, but the hero wins anyway. The developer says there are 22 achievements to collect.
Controls explained
Use WASD or the arrow keys to walk. Press SPACE to talk, look at things and continue dialogue. Pick replies with the mouse. In the bridge fight, move with WASD, strike with SPACE or J, slam the ground with K and roll with SHIFT. As the dark lord, hover with WASD and cast spells with SPACE or J, K and L.
Tips
- Talk to everyone and look at everything with SPACE. Dialogue branches, so your replies change the conversation even though the hero wins anyway.
- In the bridge fight, use SHIFT to roll away from attacks. Then close in and strike with SPACE or J.
- Save K for the ground slam when enemies group up. It is a separate move from your basic strike.
- As the dark lord, keep hovering with WASD and mix your spells. SPACE or J, K and L each cast a different spell.
- Try different replies on a second run. The branches are the point of the quiet chapters.
FAQ
What kind of game is Not The Hero? It is a pixel-art story game with adventure elements. You play as background characters rather than the hero.
Who do you play as? You play as Villager #4, the shopkeeper by the east gate, Gurt the first boss, the princess and the dark lord. Each chapter gives you a different role.
Does the story change based on my choices? Your replies branch, but the hero wins anyway. The developer says there are 22 achievements to collect.
