Game Overview

• Game Name: Assault Heroes
• Developer: Wanako Games
• Initial Release Date: Xbox 360: December 13, 2006; PC: October 23, 2007; PS3: January 28, 2010
• Genre: Top-down shooter
• Platforms: Xbox 360, Windows, PlayStation 3

What is Assault Heroes?

Developed by Wanako Games, Assault Heroes is an arcade-style top-down shooter initially released for Xbox Live Arcade. Players navigate various terrains using 4×4 vehicles, speedboats, and on foot against enemy hordes.

Gameplay Overview

Players, as the last surviving member of an elite unit, search for a secret enemy lab, navigating through five increasingly difficult levels. The game features a mix of vehicular and on-foot combat with weapons like miniguns, flak cannons, and flamethrowers, each upgradable.

Special Weapons and Power-ups

Assault Heroes offers grenades and nukes for impactful damage, replenishable through power-ups.

Bonus Areas and Extra Lives

Each level includes hidden underground bonus areas offering extra lives upon successful completion.

Multiplayer Dynamics

Supporting solo and co-op play, including online and offline 2-player modes, the game’s co-op doesn’t alter enemy count or difficulty.

Verdict

Rating: 8/10

Assault Heroes earns an 8/10 for engaging gameplay, innovative weapons, and balanced difficulty levels. Its combination of combat styles and co-op play makes it a memorable top-down shooter.