# Heroes Rise: The Hero Project — The #1 reality show for heroes

> Interactive text-based superhero reality show game with branching narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-rise-the-hero-project/id703584891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-rise-the-hero-project/id703584891/reviews.md

## What is Heroes Rise?

It's America's #1 reality show for heroes! As a contestant on "The Hero Project," you'll battle villains and heroes alike with your newly discovered "Infini" powers. Will you vote to eliminate your rivals, or betray your alliance to curry favor with the celebrity judges?

"Heroes Rise: The Hero Project" is the sequel to last year's hit "Heroes Rise: The Prodigy," the epic interactive novel by Zachary Sergi, where your choices determine how the story proceeds. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and driven by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Play as male or female, gay or straight; you can even start a "showmance" with the other contestants. What will you sacrifice to become the nation's next top hero?

## Key features

- Battle villains and heroes
- Strategic decision-making
- Form alliances or betray rivals
- Impress celebrity judges
- Develop 'Infini' powers
- Interactive novel format

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Legend Guide | $0.99 | one-time |
| MeChip Warning System | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Heroes Rise?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📖 Engaging and immersive storytelling
- 🎮 Meaningful choice-driven gameplay with branching narratives
- 🔄 High replay value with multiple endings
- 😍 Well-developed and relatable characters
- 🎭 Compelling plot twists and emotional depth
- 🌈 Diverse character representation
- ⭐ Excellent writing quality
- 🎯 Challenging decisions with real consequences
- 📱 Seamless integration of saved game data from previous installments
- 🎪 Creative reality TV show premise for superhero story

**Cons**

- 💰 In-app purchases and Facebook links in paid game
- 📖 Linear story despite illusion of choice
- 🎬 Reality show premise feels forced and unnatural
- ⚖️ Heavy-handed social commentary on gender equality
- 🎭 Character inconsistencies and derailment
- 📊 Stats system feels disconnected from story outcomes
- 🎯 Choices don't always affect final ending meaningfully
- 😤 Rewards brown-nosing over genuine heroism
- 🔄 Limited romance options and forced showmance elements
- 📝 Elementary writing in some sections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes at epilogue and won't progress past 'Holy Slugger' moment
- Save data from previous game not loading properly
- Cannot purchase alert system with carried-over currency
- Upgrades from previous game not functioning
- Missing 'Next' button preventing story continuation
- Gender identity inconsistency with Lucky character
- Restore page inaccessible for save recovery
- Game won't load final page after merging games

**Most requested features**

- Save game progress mid-playthrough
- More extensive character customization options
- Ability to choose powers and appearance
- Better signposting for specific endings and story paths
- More fluid story progression with multiple narrative sides
- Additional sequel installments
- Faster development cycle for sequels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-rise-the-hero-project/id703584891/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wow.

*2019-05-29*

IAPs and facebook links integrated into the story of a PAID GAME.  This kind of sleazy production really grinds me. 

And the story's pretty miss.  No stakes, manufactured drama.

### 4/5 — Great Game But Can’t Save

*2018-06-29*

after completing The Hero Project Game on I phone app it is not saving (Keeps telling me to go to restore page which I can’t find) and I spent too much time making my choices in both games to ignore them for the 3rd game in the trilogy so I need help to be allowed to save so I can continue the series

### 4/5 — Bug

*2018-05-29*

I can’t buy the alert system with the 50,000 I got last game and the upgrades I got last game isn’t working either. And yes I am using the save.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2018-02-18*

Trash just trash it’s more like a role play board game

### 5/5 — An amazing sequel.

*2017-09-26*

Another addictive instalment of this trilogy, I found myself playing its multiple times in order to work out the different outcomes. New characters were great additions and the plot twists where amazing.

### 5/5 — The more you read...the more addictive it gets!

*2017-05-12*

I read these books a while ago however, I remember it being extremely good and I got really into them. The interactive parts are amazing and my friends and I read together and the comparisons were cool to see. I really recommend these books!

### 5/5 — Exciting

*2017-01-22, version 1.1.5*

With having your Hero already have a back story from the first book and putting  him/her into this game show trying to strategicly survive 
Eliminations and save the world . I couldn't put this book down .

### 5/5 — Great Sequel

*2017-01-15, version 1.1.5*

Fantastic sequel for the Heroes Rise series! I highly recommend the entire series. I couldn't put my phone down.

### 5/5 — Solid CoG

*2016-12-09, version 1.1.4*

A great sequel to the first hero story! I was enraptured with the entire trilogy and the second one was no exception! Great 5/5

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2016-11-23, version 1.1.4*

The series is truly amazing !

## Frequently asked questions about Heroes Rise

### What is Heroes Rise: The Hero Project?

Heroes Rise: The Hero Project is an interactive text-based novel where you play as a contestant on a reality show for heroes. You'll use your powers to battle rivals and villains, make strategic choices about alliances and betrayals, and aim to become the nation's top hero.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include battling villains and heroes, making critical decisions that affect the story, forming or breaking alliances, impressing celebrity judges, developing unique 'Infini' powers, and experiencing an epic interactive novel driven by your choices.

### How much does Heroes Rise: The Hero Project cost?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide advantages or cosmetic items within the game.

### What platforms is Heroes Rise: The Hero Project available on?

The game is described as entirely text-based without graphics or sound effects, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices. Compatibility would typically be with iOS and Android operating systems.

### What kind of choices can I make in the game?

You can make choices that determine your alliances, whether you vote to eliminate rivals, how you interact with celebrity judges, and what you sacrifice to win. The game also allows for role-playing as male or female, with different sexual orientations, and the possibility of starting a 'showmance'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 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 "Heroes Rise: The Hero Project", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 2 — 2023-08-25

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

### 1.3.2 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Heroes Rise: The Hero Project", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.3.1 — 2023-04-27

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

### 1.3.0 — 2022-07-14

New headers!

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