City Hero
Stepping into the shoes of the iconic wall-crawler, City Hero delivers a high-flying 3D open-world sandbox where protecting the urban skyline relies on fluid acrobatic movement and aggressive melee combat. Swinging between glass skyscrapers, responding to active crime calls, and taking down hostiles from high-altitude perches gives you that true superhero blockbuster feel.
Master web-swinging and rooftop traversal
Traversing a sprawling 3D metropolis is as much about momentum management as it is about raw speed.
Controlling arc velocity and rooftop launches
Web-slinging mechanics reward precise release timing. Releasing your web line at the bottom of a swing arc shoots you forward into a low, high-speed dash across street avenues, while holding onto the line until the apex launches you high above rooftop helipads. Combining web swings with wall-running along glass facades lets you maintain top speed across long distances without touching the pavement.
Multi-directional aerial ambushes
Rooftops aren't just for fast travel - they're your primary tactical advantage. Dropping down onto unsuspecting street gangs from high ledges lets you initiate fights with heavy area-of-effect slam attacks. Engaging hostiles from above confuses ground enemies, giving you time to web up priority targets before they can draw firearms.
Clearing city missions and crime syndicates
Restoring order across city districts demands balancing main storyline quests with dynamic street events.
- Dynamic street crimes: Stop armed muggings, vehicle chases, and rooftop gang hideouts scattered across the open map.
- Combat skill progression: Earn mission XP to unlock advanced web-shooters, dodge counters, and multi-hit aerial juggle combos.
- Boss showdowns: Face off against heavily armored syndicate leaders who require dodging incoming power strikes before web-tackling their exposed backs.
Pro tips for skyway crime-fighting
- Dodge when Spider-Sense flashes: Tap dodge immediately when your instinct icon glows to execute counter-flips behind armed thugs.
- Use web-shots to pin enemies against walls: Shoot fast web bursts at low-health hostiles standing near building walls to instantly immobilize them.
- Gain height before starting combat: Always attack street patrols from elevated perches to keep line-of-sight control over surrounding ranged snipers.
Controls
- Run: Shift
- Jump: Space
- Use web: E
- Map: M
- Weapon: G
- Shop: B
- Aim: Mouse
