Instead, the entire game is made up of the original’s Hero 30 mode, which plays like a hyper-fast traditional JRPG, but with a thirty second time limit. One thing The Second Coming does right is eliminating all the alternate gameplay modes from the original title. Narcissism is something of a running theme throughout the game.
Unlike the previous game, The Second Coming also includes a colossal supporting cast, which helps to keep things interesting and entertaining. The first two story modes in particular lack the same quality humor that made Half-Minute Hero a success, largely due to those modes’ angsty protagonist, but thankfully the last three modes more than make up for it. That said, the pacing is a bit rough around the edges, which drags the game down a bit. The variety of settings in the game is terrific, and the localization is excellent, featuring goofy, charming dialogue that rings completely true to the previous game, an impressive feat considering that the localization of each was handled by two separate companies. The fifth story mode, which is the game’s finale, is an interesting surprise.
The fourth story takes place in Goddess Era 999, a post-apocalyptic hellscape. However, the third story mode takes place in Goddess Era 800, which has transformed into a steampunk wonderland very, very reminiscent of the world of Chrono Trigger. This era is very similar to the previous game, a traditional fantasy world. The first two story modes take place in Goddess Era 600, one hundred years after the final chapter of Half-Minute Hero. Like the previous game, each takes place in a different time period, though this is one place where the game really stands out from its predecessor. There are once again five story modes to choose from, each unlocking after the previous one has completed, and each features a descendant of Hero from the original game. Half-Minute Hero: The Second Coming stars the money-grubbing Time Goddess, who once again watches over the adventures of various heroes and offers them her time-manipulating services for cold, hard cash. The sequel brings with it a number of formula changes and an all new story, but unfortunately not all of these are for the better, and the game just seems to be missing the same spark. Though the game is no longer present on a handheld system, Half-Minute Hero: The Second Coming managed to find a happy niche on Steam, and brings back the quirky and unique gameplay that made the original so popular.
#MIN HERO ENDING PSP#
It look a lot longer than thirty seconds, but the Time Goddess and her indentured servant heroes are back! The follow-up to the PSP cult hit Half-Minute Hero has finally made its way to North America, a move that surprised just about everybody.