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Hero's HourVSMETAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Hero's Hour

Hero's Hour

Quality
79Popularity
30Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-94% $1.15
Buy Now
VS
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

StrategySimulationRPG
Quality
59Popularity
26Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-43% $5.71
Buy Now

Winner

Hero's Hour wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

12
Hero's Hour
12 of 15 metrics
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$5.71 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.43 Wins
$6.16 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-43% -
Sales Frequency
89 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
79.3% positive Wins
70.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
1.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
951 -
470 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
52 Wins
21 -
Steam Recommendations
4.6K Wins
1.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2022 -
Jun 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHero's Hour

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleMETAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hero's Hour
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Hero's Hour

Hero's Hour

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.15Buy Now
Steam
Steam +525% $7.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1464% $17.99View
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -43% $5.71Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +75% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +75% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +75% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hero's Hour

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

79% positive (4,602 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,602 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.15 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+15% player growth
53 concurrent players — niche audience

METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

70% positive (1,578 reviews) — mostly positive
1,578 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.71 — very accessible price
43% off — decent discount
Historical low: $4.20 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHero's HourMETAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
Release Date
March 1, 2022
June 18, 2024
Developers
Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" Hauer
SNK CORPORATION
Publishers
Maple Whispering Limited, Goblinz Publishing
SNK CORPORATION
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
61
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hero's Hour

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 integrated, NVIDIA GT 650m graphics card or better DirectX11 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX970 / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hero's Hour or METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED?

Hero's Hour won the comparison against METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Hero's Hour worth buying over METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED?

Based on the metrics, Hero's Hour won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hero's Hour currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

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