# Hero Express

> 2019 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122376719](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122376719)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hero-express

## Summary
Hero Express is a 2019 single-player video game developed and published by Fantastico Studio. It was released on July 5, 2019, and is available on platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, and via digital distribution on Steam and Nintendo eShop. The game has received a review score of 75/100 from OpenCritic's Top Critic Average based on 6 reviews.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: video game
- Publication date: 2019-07-05, referenced from Steam (: 1080630) as of 2023-09-09
- Developer: Fantastico Studio, referenced from Steam (: 1080630)
- Publisher: Fantastico Studio, referenced from Steam (: 1080630)
- Game mode: single-player video game, referenced from Steam (: 1080630) as of 2023-09-09
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows (Steam reference : 1080630, as of 2023-09-09); macOS (Steam reference : 1080630, as of 2023-09-09); PlayStation 4
- Website: https://www.fantasticostudio.it/ (language: English, ), referenced from Steam (, : 1080630)
- Language of work or name: English, referenced from Steam (: 1080630) as of 2023-09-09
- Distributed by: Steam (as of 2023-09-09); Nintendo eShop
- Distribution format: digital distribution (: Steam); digital download
- Steam application ID: 1080630 (platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS)
- Itch.io URL: https://fantasticostudio.itch.io/hero-express (: , as of 2023-09-13, : hero-express); itch.io numeric ID: 424436 (as of 2025-01-24, : https://fantasticostudio.itch.io/hero-express, : )
- App Store ID: 1481214208 (: , as of 2023-09-13, : hero-express)
- Microsoft Store product ID: 9pm5mxt618ph (: , as of 2023-09-13, : hero-express)
- Nintendo eShop ID: hero-express-switch (platform: , : , as of 2023-09-13, : hero-express)
- PlayStation Store concept ID: 234475 (: , as of 2024-01-22, : 234475)
- North America PlayStation Store ID: UP4802-CUSA16769_00-HEROEXPRESSPS4US (: , as of 2023-09-13, : hero-express)
- OrbisPatches game ID: CUSA16769 (region: United States, ; : , as of 2024-02-11, : CUSA16769)
- Review scores from OpenCritic (ID: 8022, ): 75/100 Top Critic Average (6 critics, point in time: 2019-09-27, determination method: OpenCritic Top Critic Average, as of 2024-06-05, : OpenCritic); 50% Critics Recommend (6 critics, point in time: 2019-09-27, as of 2024-06-05, : OpenCritic)
- Rawg game ID: hero-express (as of 2023-09-13, : 1080630, : Steam)
- Lutris game ID: hero-express (as of 2023-09-18, : hero-express, : )
- Mod DB game ID: hero-express (as of 2023-09-14, : 1080630, : Steam)
- SteamGridDB ID: 5244484 (as of 2024-03-28, : 1080630, : Steam)
- PCGamingWiki ID: Hero_Express (release ID: 141104, ; as of 2023-09-12, : 1080630, : Steam)
- GameSpot game ID: hero-express (: , as of 2025-04-22, : hero-express)
- HowLongToBeat ID: 72612 (as of 2023-09-13, : 1080630, : Steam)
- Indie DB game ID: hero-express
- Playground.ru ID: hero_express (as of 2024-06-06, : 1080630, : Steam)
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: hero-express (as of 2024-06-15, : 1080630, : Steam)
- MobyGames game ID: 129246 (as of 2023-09-11, : 1080630, : Steam)
- Gamesmeter game ID: 25855 (: , as of 2025-04-22, : 25855)
- GamersGlobal game ID: 160585
- VGList video game ID: 71808
- GamerProfiles game ID: 79lNz (: , as of 2024-05-17, : 79lNz)
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme): 3030-74067 (as of 2023-12-27, : hero-express, : )
- Internet Game Database game ID: hero-express (IGDB ID: 120041, ; as of 2023-09-10, : 1080630, : Steam)
- Software engine: referenced from  (as of 2023-09-14, : hero-express)

## FAQs
**What platforms can I play Hero Express on?**  
It supports Microsoft Windows and macOS via Steam (app ID 1080630), PlayStation 4 (including North America Store ID UP4802-CUSA16769_00-HEROEXPRESSPS4US and OrbisPatches ID CUSA16769 for US), Nintendo eShop (ID hero-express-switch), itch.io, App Store (ID 1481214208), and Microsoft Store (ID 9pm5mxt618ph). Distribution occurs digitally through Steam and Nintendo eShop.

**Who developed and published Hero Express?**  
Fantastico Studio serves as both developer and publisher, with official website https://www.fantasticostudio.it/ in English. This is confirmed via Steam references (: 1080630).

**When was Hero Express released and what is its game mode?**  
The game launched on 2019-07-05 as a single-player video game, per Steam data from 2023-09-09.

**What are the review scores for Hero Express?**  
OpenCritic (ID 8022) rates it 75/100 Top Critic Average and 50% Critics Recommend, each from 6 critics as of 2019-09-27, updated 2024-06-05.

**Where can I find Hero Express on gaming databases?**  
Trackers include MobyGames (129246), HowLongToBeat (72612), Rawg (hero-express), Lutris (hero-express), PCGamingWiki (Hero_Express), SteamGridDB (5244484), Giant Bomb (3030-74067), Internet Game Database (hero-express), and others like Indie DB, Mod DB, VGList (71808), and GamersGlobal (160585).

## Why It Matters
Hero Express stands out in the indie gaming landscape as a 2019 release from Fantastico Studio, offering single-player experiences across diverse platforms like Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch via eShop. Its digital distribution model through Steam, itch.io, and stores ensures broad accessibility, solving barriers for players seeking niche titles without physical media. With solid OpenCritic scores (75/100 average, 50% recommend from 6 critics), it contributes to the ecosystem of evaluated indie games, influencing discovery on sites like HowLongToBeat and MobyGames. The game's extensive ID tracking across databases such as PCGamingWiki, Lutris, and Rawg facilitates community mods, playtime estimates, and cross-platform compatibility, enhancing preservation and replayability in a fragmented digital market.

## Notable For
- OpenCritic Top Critic Average of 75/100 from 6 reviews as of 2019-09-27 (ID 8022).
- Self-published by developer Fantastico Studio, streamlining release on Steam (1080630) since 2019-07-05.
- Multi-platform support including PS4 (CUSA16769 US OrbisPatches ID) and Switch eShop (hero-express-switch).
- Detailed database presence: MobyGames 129246, HowLongToBeat 72612, Giant Bomb 3030-74067.
- English-language website https://www.fantasticostudio.it/ tied directly to Steam listings.
- Digital-only format via Steam, itch.io (424436), and app stores, bypassing retail.

## Body
### Development and Release
Fantastico Studio developed and published Hero Express as a single-player video game. The title launched on 2019-07-05, per Steam records accessed 2023-09-09 (: 1080630). It uses a software engine referenced from  (: hero-express, as of 2023-09-14). The official website is https://www.fantasticostudio.it/ in English, sourced from Steam.

### Platforms and Distribution
Hero Express runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS through Steam (app ID 1080630, qualifiers  for both). PlayStation 4 support includes concept ID 234475 (PlayStation Store, :  as of 2024-01-22, ) and North America ID UP4802-CUSA16769_00-HEROEXPRESSPS4US (: , 2023-09-13). Nintendo eShop lists it as hero-express-switch (: ). Other formats: App Store ID 1481214208, Microsoft Store 9pm5mxt618ph, itch.io at https://fantasticostudio.itch.io/hero-express (numeric ID 424436). Distribution is digital via Steam and Nintendo eShop, plus general digital download. OrbisPatches tracks PS4 US version as CUSA16769 (, : , 2024-02-11).

### Reviews and Metrics
OpenCritic ID 8022 aggregates scores: 75/100 Top Critic Average (: OpenCritic, 6 critics , point in time 2019-09-27, method: OpenCritic Top Critic Average; refs : OpenCritic, 2024-06-05) and 50% Critics Recommend (same qualifiers, refs). Language metadata confirms English (Steam, 2023-09-09).

### Database Identifiers
- Steam: app 1080630, GridDB 5244484 (2024-03-28).
- PCGamingWiki: Hero_Express (: 141104, 2023-09-12).
- MobyGames: 129246 (2023-09-11).
- HowLongToBeat: 72612 (2023-09-13).
- Rawg: hero-express (2023-09-13).
- Lutris: hero-express (2023-09-18, : ).
- Mod DB: hero-express (2023-09-14).
- Indie DB: hero-express.
- GameSpot: hero-express (2025-04-22, ).
- IsThereAnyDeal: hero-express (2024-06-15).
- Playground.ru: hero_express (2024-06-06).
- Gamesmeter: 25855 (2025-04-22, ).
- GamersGlobal: 160585.
- VGList: 71808.
- GamerProfiles: 79lNz (2024-05-17, ).
- Giant Bomb (former): 3030-74067 (2023-12-27).
- Internet Game Database: hero-express (: 120041, 2023-09-10).

All IDs link back to Steam (: 1080630) or related sources like  (2023-09-13, : hero-express).

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. OpenCritic
4. RAWG
5. GameSpot
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117506892