High school can be a stressful experience for just about everyone, but at least you don't have to fight your way through hordes of enemy students to save the day—unless you're playing School Hero, the anime-styled retro brawler that lets you do just that!

School Hero is a classic side-scrolling 2D beat 'em up where you step into the shoes of the protagonist, aptly named Hero, on a mission to rescue his girlfriend from a rival school. As you progress, you'll encounter and battle a diverse cast of characters, from nerds to football players and cheerleaders, making your way through to the rescue.

While School Hero might tread familiar ground in the beat 'em up genre, it offers plenty to keep you engaged. You'll find a variety of levels and enemies, which is always a plus, and a range of minigames that provide a fun break from the constant brawling.

River Retro Scott Pilgrim Rival Double Streets FightYes, School Hero embraces the classic beat 'em up style with a dash of stereotypical anime flair, but that's part of its charm. It promises a mix of engaging gameplay, an interesting storyline, and those extra minigames to keep the experience fresh and entertaining.

And don't worry about controls—School Hero comes with full controller support.

If you're in the mood for a different kind of challenge, why not check out our review of Lok Digital? It's the mobile adaptation of a popular puzzle book that introduces you to the language of its quirky characters.