# Hero Project Redemption Season — A Heroic Interactive Novel

> Interactive text-based novel about a reality show contestant with animal superpowers. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-project-redemption-season/id1092146718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-project-redemption-season/id1092146718/reviews.md

## What is Hero Project Redemption Season?

America's #1 reality show for heroes is back for another season! Harness your superpowers to steal the spotlight, win votes, and save your sister!

"The Hero Project: Redemption Season" is the first installment in a new series of interactive novels by Zachary Sergi set in the "Heroes Rise" universe. Your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--129,000 words, without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

In a contest where everyone has superpowers, your opponents can cause earthquakes and explosions, but you're an average Ani-Powered who wakes up with different animal attributes every day. Will your hawk eyes or canine claws take you far enough in the competition to satisfy the only person who can help your sister? And what happens if winning isn't enough?

As you advance, the decisions you make will transform viewers' ideas of what it means to be a hero. Will you fight for your own goals, or make sacrifices for the good of society? Strive for what you believe is right by following the rules, or take down the whole system with more radical methods? Would you take wealth and fame over changing the world?

Choose wisely. It's Redemption Season.

• Play as male, female, trans, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bi.
• Begin a new story in Millennia City, influenced by your actions in the "Heroes Rise" trilogy.
• Play as a new hero, in a new season of The Hero Project!

## Key features

- Interactive text-based story
- Choose your own adventure
- Animal-based superpowers
- Reality show competition
- Multiple character identities
- Branching narrative paths

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeChip Warning System | $0.99 | one-time |
| The YouPower Project | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hero Project Redemption Season?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📖 Engaging and well-written narrative
- 🎮 Meaningful choices with consequences
- 👥 Diverse character representation
- 🔄 Continuity with previous game saves
- ✨ Unique power system (daily changing abilities)
- 💫 Emotionally compelling storytelling
- 🌍 Immersive world-building
- 🎭 Strong character development
- 🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive LGBTQ+ representation
- 🎯 Thought-provoking themes

**Cons**

- 📢 Heavy-handed political messaging
- 🚫 Limited player agency over character personality
- 📏 Railroaded narrative forcing specific viewpoints
- 😕 Weak character connections compared to original trilogy
- ⏱️ Abrupt ending/feels incomplete
- 🔁 Repetitive social commentary
- 🎪 Preachy dialogue and monologues
- 💰 Hidden subscription costs not clearly disclosed
- 🎨 Less memorable characters than predecessors
- 🎬 Story prioritizes politics over superhero action

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bonus guide for 100% legend does not save properly
- Unexpected charges ($23.98 instead of advertised $8.99)
- Pricing not fully transparent in app store listing

**Most requested features**

- Ability to choose character powers at start instead of random daily powers
- More character development and fleshing out of supporting cast
- Longer story content before cliffhanger ending
- More diverse story themes beyond social justice issues
- Better integration of political messages into narrative
- Save feature for bonus content/100% legend guide
- More control over character personality and motivations
- Expanded scenes with original trilogy characters
- Continuation of original character storylines

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-project-redemption-season/id1092146718/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Scammed

*2019-03-03, version 1.2.4*

This costs $8.99, then I got my notification from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia that -23.98 was spent. It was under THIS! What a complete lie. What you’re seeing isn’t the full price because you will only get charged more if you buy this. Not happy! 😠

### 2/5 — The unfortunate failure of The Hero Project: Redemption

*2018-06-22, version 1.2.4*

While an ok standalone game, The Hero Project: Redemption is an honestly pathetic sequel to the phenomenal Heroes Rise series. Where the games before rely on characterization and entertaining and deep story arks, Redemption falls flat on its face by not only refusing to give any background information other than what you already know from the other games, but also by having flat; one dimensional characters and a terrible power set which gives you a different animal power set every in-game day. 

The story is meant to be an essay on minorities and discrimination but winds up feeling overly preachy because of the narrative style of the new author. 

Although the attempt to take this series in a more serious and realistic direction is admirable and fairly well executed, the story ultimately has the same problems as Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. I came in expecting a fun, silly ride with dark, serious undertones. Instead I received an author’s noble yet misguided attempt to make a statement and bring about change at the cost of what amounted to a power fantasy With a healthy dose of political intrigue with racial undertones when fighting in the slums and a power fantasy of epic proportions when you fight with the Heroes Rise universe’s version of the JLA or the Avengers, the Millennial Group. 

I am going to try the next game that comes out. Here’s hoping that it’s handled better.

### 2/5 — Too preachy and heavy handed

*2018-04-07, version 1.2.3*

I appreciate the efforts the author is going to be inclusive but there isn't an ounce of subtlety in this story. There are about 5-6 different points in the game where your character monologues about underrepresented people and has to make a decision about what you plan to do about them. They're literally the same questions and answers slightly reworded with no effect on the story. Of all the Hero Project games I felt like I had the least control over the outcome in this one.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2018-04-03, version 1.2.3*

The First instalment of hero’s rise was one of the best trilogies I’ve read, however I can’t stress enough how disappointed I was with redemption season. In my opinion the writer lost focus of what made the first series so enjoyable. Instead of focusing on the enjoyment of creating your character and watching them grow in their abilities and relationships, this book felt muddled with issues irrelevant to the game. As the reader I felt forced into accepting the writers viewpoints on inequality of the LGBTQ and felt very little connection to the character I was playing. 
My hope is that the writer can dig deep and relook and focus the game back towards fighting, hero creation and growth instead of rambling self views that dilute the potential of these books.

### 5/5 — a delightful read

*2018-02-19, version 1.2.3*

this book, along with the heroes rise trilogy, is absolutely wonderful to read. weaver is literally one of my favorite characters ever. can’t wait for the second book!

### 3/5 — Couldn’t connect with the MC

*2018-02-18, version 1.2.3*

This game takes a lot of liberties with the way your character thinks and how they look at the world. It is completely out of your control, you can have a bad relationship with other characters, try to be cutthroat and manipulative, yet can’t help but to be ‘inspired’ or ‘uplifted’ by them. I wanted to play the game as a bitter underrepresented separatist, who sympathized with the games antagonists... and they are options that suggest you can do that, but no matter what, through the narrative you are not that person. I wanted to play as someone who doesn’t like the idea of being idolized or deified, but again no matter what your character will feel like it is their duty to speak for other people. I didn’t feel like this when I played the first trilogy.

### 3/5 — The story is great- except for the sermonizing

*2018-02-02, version 1.2.3*

The writing of this game is fantastic, and the world you play in seamlessly flows from the world of Heroes Rise- sometime shifting focus of story/characters can make you feel like it’s a different setting, even if it all takes place in the same city. I especially enjoyed all the different powers and characters shown in the story. I also very much like the story itself, with the reality TV show, the PC’s strange powers, and the shocking twist in the story revealing the Big Bad.

However, the entire story is utterly riddled with social commentary and seemingly non-stop condemnation of racism, sexism, and bigotry. These things are important issues, but it feels like we’re beaten over the head with them at times. One of the characters, a straight white male (from the South no less! Horror of horrors!) is called out by a trans character for being, surprise surprise, a bigoted, privileged,  white male. The man was already written as sort of a jerk character, at that point you’re just trying to write him as a villain. That’s just ONE example 

If you overlook those issues- and they’re hard to ignore because it feels like they’re literally everywhere in the story- it’s a very fun game to play through, and I love my character and her relationship with her sister, JK. I hope the next game isn’t so heavy-handed with the Social Justice though.

### 1/5 — Falls far short of previous efforts...pass

*2018-01-07, version 1.2.2*

The reality show was probably the high water mark of this author's other series, but this one just appears to be long on wind and short on action. 

Question: what sort of RPG has you describe your character's powers long before basic facts like your character's gender or orientation? Presumably this is some sort of message from the author, but I came here for a fun adventure, not to read the pretentious opinions of some windbag. 

Give this one a pass. If you want to see a Choice of Games app that handles political messages well, try Choice of Robots or the Hosted Game Choice by Gaslight, which have amazing writing and interesting choices.

### 5/5 — Amazing Series

*2017-11-21, version 1.2.2*

I have always loved these interactive books and I can’t wait for the next one 😁 This one kind of ends abruptly.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2017-10-13, version 1.1.1*

This was like having to relive finding out what it means to be bisexual, and I loved every second of it 👌👍.

## Frequently asked questions about Hero Project Redemption Season

### What is Hero Project Redemption Season?

Hero Project Redemption Season is an interactive text-based novel where you play as a contestant on a reality show for heroes. Your choices control the story, influencing your success in the competition and the fate of your sister. It's part of the 'Heroes Rise' universe.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game is entirely text-based, featuring 129,000 words without graphics or sound. You'll make decisions that shape the narrative, develop your character's unique animal-based superpowers, and navigate the challenges of a superhero reality show.

### How much does Hero Project Redemption Season cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific costs for in-app purchases are not detailed in the provided information.

### What platforms is this game available on?

The provided data indicates this is a mobile application, suggesting it is available on platforms like iOS and Android. Compatibility details beyond this are not specified.

### Can I customize my character?

Yes, you can play as male, female, trans, or nonbinary, and choose your sexual orientation as gay, straight, or bi. The game also allows you to begin a new story in Millennia City, influenced by previous actions in the 'Heroes Rise' trilogy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.10 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Hero Project Redemption Season", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.2.9 — 2023-08-25

Now you can delete your saved games. If you enjoy "Hero Project Redemption Season", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.2.7 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Hero Project Redemption Season", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.2.6 — 2023-04-27

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Hero Project Redemption Season", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.2.5 — 2021-10-26

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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