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Game dossier

Hammerin' Hero

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A vibrant side-scrolling platformer starring Gen, the justice-bringing carpenter

The briefing

About this game

Gen returns in Hammerin' Hero, taking on Hyosuke Kuromoku and the Kurokomu Group to protect his neighbors from eviction. This wacky side-scrolling beat 'em up follows Gen across 12 diverse stages as he battles corporate evil throughout Japan and the world.

Hammer-Fueled Action

Choose from various jobs, including DJ, sushi chef, baseball player, and diver. Each role gives Gen a different costume and set of attacks. Players can collect items, make allies during battles, and unlock two additional playable characters.

Multiplayer and Presentation

Two players can compete for the best score on each level through ad-hoc wireless play. The comic adventure features full voice acting in English and Japanese.

  • Platform: PlayStation Portable
  • Release date: April 7, 2009
  • Developer: Irem Software Engineering
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Genre: Platform