Still, with fewer and fewer PS3 systems in the wild with solid backwards compatibility, PS3 owners may be left out in the cold. I know why this is a PS2 game-that system has a huge installed base, and as systems get older, the games tend to skew younger. I almost wish that Sony would release this game for the PS3, as a way to get at the family-friendly market on the machine that Sony wishes to ride into the future.
The EyeToy has always been an under-utilized peripheral that can do some neat things. I have mixed feelings about this, but most importantly, the game sounds fun. Gamers will be able to take part in all of the sword swinging action in time for the holidays this year. With its ever-decreasing price, it is the perfect venue for casual, kid-friendly games like Hero. Games like this are a great way to keep the aging PlayStation 2 relevant.
Every once in a while, a Royal guard comes looking for you and you have to hide the sword in order to put out the light," GameSpot reported. The second level we saw had us using our sword as a lantern, helping us to explore caves while slashing at enemies such as bats and spiders. "The presentation of Hero looked like it took cues from fairy tales, especially as the EyeToy camera is used to take pictures of you to present in a story book. GameSpot had the chance to play the game in its pre-alpha state, and described some neat gameplay ideas. The EyeToy camera picks up the movement of the sword, letting players engage in sword fights and other on-screen action.
Hero takes place in a colorful fantasy world, and allows players to interact through a brightly-colored toy sword. The recently-announced EyeToy Play: Hero looks to be the perfect game for anyone who has ever wanted to star in their own fantasy epic. One of the ways the company hopes to do this is through a renewed focus on the PlayStation 2 and its EyeToy peripheral. One of the major themes at the recent PlayStation Day in London was Sony's desire to capture a piece of the casual games market.