Just when you thought side-scrollers were a thing of the past, Atlus brings it back with its ultra-addictive, action-packed upcoming PSP release, Hammerin' Hero. You get to play as the young carpenter-protagonist, Genzo Tamura, who is on a mission to stop the Kuromoku-gumi from their evil carpentry practices.
As a title for a game in which you can unlock a variety of new occupations, Hammerin' Hero isn't entirely accurate. Yes, you'll begin this action-heavy side-scroller as a hammer-wielding carpenter on a quest to literally smash corporate greed, but the game's main draw is that you'll soon be crushing evil industrialists under such guises as a sushi chef, a professional baseball player, and a deep-sea diver. If that all sounds a little strange, it's because Hammerin' Hero is precisely that
Play Online writes:
"Well well well... Atlus was a busy company today, as they announced not one, but two new games. Up first is Hammerin' Hero, a North American version of Irem's PSP chapter of their action-platformer series you may also know by the names Hammerin' Harry or Ikuze! Gen-san. The game looks to have a great variety of stages and challenges, as you travel through levels such as an amusement park, baseball stadium, TV studio, ocean floor, and more. Our hero Gen won't just be bringing down justice with a hammer, however, as he'll make use of a variety of jobs throughout the game."
Available since this week in Japan, Hammerin' Harry is the remake of a famous action game come out on Nes and Super Nes.
Today, the french web site Liveplayportable has published the preview. Thanks to the link, you can read a translated version of their article.
