SubPar Heroes is a 3rd person action game along the same lines as Marvel Ultimate Alliance and X-men Legends. The game is purely about fun and bringing back the classic feel of teamwork that many experienced playing games such as "Ninja Turtles: The arcade game", The Simpsons, and even the X-men Coin-op arcade games. The game will maintain a strong comedic feel using the same premise and concept as the idea that Squirrel girl (of Marvel comics) was able to defeat Dr. Doom. Think Mystery Men the video game.

The story revolves around several different heroes who never quite learned how to use their powers properly or effectively. A few of the heroes also suffer from personal neurosis which limit their potential. When the entire city's powerful and competent heroes go missing its up to the "sub-par" heroes to rescue the "real" heroes and defeat the villains.

Brief Game Play Overview

Player one can control one of four heroes with the ability to switch between the four characters at will.  When the player is not in control of the other 3 heroes, they will move and act independently while still following the lead of the player controlled hero.   

When in multiplayer mode, each player (up to four) will control the hero of their choosing.  If less than four players are playing, the remaining characters can be controlled by switching to them, similar to single player mode.

There are 12 zany heroes that the player gets to interact with during the course of the game.  18 total SubPar Heroes including the non playable characters.  Each Subpar Hero has their own strange quirks and personalities that will make a fun beat-'em-up game. 

The main focus of SubPar Heroes is good old fashioned teamwork.  Each character has his/her own unique abilities for combating the evil forces that plague their world.  Alone they are powerful, but only by joining forces and using those amazingly inept powers can they overcome the obstacles they are about to face.

 

What's the difference?

Comparing SubPar Heroes to other super hero action role-playing games is like comparing a mime to a clown.  Sure they're both creepy and scare little children, but clowns--with their big funny red noses and pie in the face gags--are just, well it's just good old fashion comedy.  

Besides an awesome story and great game play, SubPar Heroes sets itself apart by having a unique mix of comedy, memorable characters, and strong focus on teamwork to accomplish goals.