Play My Hero Online

My Hero came out for the Sega Master System, a game developed and published by Sega. It was part of that early wave of console RPGs, a time when developers were still figuring out how these kinds of adventures would work on a home system. You don't hear about it as much as some other titles from that era, but it has its own place.

You control a young boy who wakes up with amnesia in a small village. Your main goal is to recover your lost memories, which sends you out into the world to talk to people, fight monsters, and explore dungeons. The game plays out screen by screen; each new area loads as you move between them. Combat is a simple, menu-driven affair where you select attack or magic. You'll spend a lot of time grinding for experience points to stand a chance against the tougher enemies you meet later. Despite the repetitive battles, there's a quiet satisfaction in slowly piecing together the story of who you are.