Scream Hero

About

Scream Hero is a voice-controlled platformer where you shout to jump between floating blocks. The louder you yell the higher you leap but misjudge your volume and you’ll fall into bottomless gaps. Simple controls make it easy to pick up but the physics and timing create a tricky challenge. This quirky experiment from Ketchapp Games leans into its gimmick with no apologies. Players often mention the absurd fun of yelling at their phones while balancing on narrow ledges. With no multiplayer mode it works best as a quick distraction though the novelty of using your voice keeps it feeling fresh. Released in 2017 it still holds up as a silly way to waste a few minutes.