also known as Z.H.P. - Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman
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Reviewed in 2010
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✪ Reviewed on February 11, 2026
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A random aspiring hero takes the Unlosing Ranger's place and trains through deaths in procedural dungeons. NIS America delivers an unhinged Z.H.P., permadeath with kept progression, absurd humour; genuinely delightful for the curious.
Your verdict
Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku by Nippon Ichi Software, released in 2010 in Japan and 2011 in the West as Z.H.P. - Unlosing Ranger. Humorous roguelike RPG where a weak hero must save the world. Unique progression system and random dungeons.
Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Plunging into dungeons regenerated with every attempt sets up a roguelike RPG where failure sends you back, yet each run lastingly strengthens your hero. Optimising your gear, growing in power and chasing extreme stats fills hundreds of hours. That depth of progression, by Nippon Ichi, offers a lifespan RPG addicts cherish.
Technical info
💾0,47 GB📅22/07/2010
Published by Nippon Ichi Software
Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku (PSP) price, value & rarity
A failed superhero who dies, is reborn, and grows endlessly stronger across randomly generated dungeons: this NIS roguelike combines a dizzying progression system with absurd humor right to the end. Its intimidating depth and niche kept it on the sidelines. But fans of mischievous dungeon crawlers will find a bottomless pit here.
Is Zettai Hero Kaizou Keikaku still worth playing in 2026?
A roguelike RPG from Nippon Ichi, Z.H.P. has you play a random aspiring superhero who takes on the role of the Unlosing Ranger and trains by dying and reviving endlessly, gaining power with each failure in randomly generated dungeons. The atypical progression system, the offbeat NIS humour and the depth of the dungeon crawling make an original, addictive experience. The density demands investment. For a fan of retro roguelikes or of Nippon Ichi humour, the title keeps a remarkable ingenuity and replayability.
