Unruly Heroes
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Comment: Needs more than just a single reliable source. General notability requires coverage from multiple third-party sources. Jalen D. Folf (talk) 02:01, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
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| Unruly Heroes | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Magic Design Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Magic Design Studios |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | January 23, 2019[1] |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Unruly Heroes is a a platform video game developed by Magic Design Studios for the Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It is inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West.[2]
Development
The game entered production in June 2017. Since a part of the Magic Design Studios has worked for Ubisoft on Rayman Legends, there are similiarities in the hand-drawn art style. During development, each level (using Unity engine) was split into separate scenes so that the multiple people would work on it at the same time.[3]
Gameplay
Unruly Heroes features four characters (Sanzang, Wukong, Kihong and Sandmonk), that can be switched anytime. Each of them have their own unique skills and traits, like double-jump, gliding, or powers activated by special statues.[4] There are character-specific statues that can be used by pushing them into the right place.[5] While the game is based on Journey to the West, it differs a lot compared to it, making an adventure that is more humorous and lighthearted.[6] All levels are done in a Donkey Kong Country-esque way, in which the path forward is always clear, with branching paths along the way that usually lead to extra rewards.[7] The game inherited the combo-based combat system from Prince of Persia while also using puzzles for progression, which is present in all of 29 levels available.[8]
Outside of a single-player adventure, the game can be played with up to four players. In the Underworld, the players will control children versions of the characters. There is also a Player versus Player mode, where battles can be done locally or online.[9]
References
- ^ "Unruly Heroes is out now!". Unruly Heroes. January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ Wood, Austin (October 21, 2017). "Unruly Heroes is a stunning 2D action game from former Ubisoft veterans". PC Gamer. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Unruly Heroes". Unity. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ LeClair, Kyle (March 1, 2019). "Review: Unruly Heroes". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Cowley, Rick (February 6, 2019). "Unruly Heroes is Rayman Legends without the charm and simplicity". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Wenrui, Li (March 7, 2019). "'Unruly Heroes': Forging 'Journey to the West' in the game world". China Daily. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Vogel, Mitch (February 1, 2019). "Unruly Heroes Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Hoffmeyer, Corey (January 30, 2019). "Unruly Heroes Review: An Exciting New Twist on An Old Tale". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Koopman, Daan (September 2, 2018). "Unruly Heroes (Switch) Hands-on Preview". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved March 19, 2018.