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Rent-A-Hero
Sega Dreamcast · RPG
Rent-A-Hero
Deep cut
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Rent-A-Hero is a role-playing game developed by Sega. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
Among the 21 Dreamcast RPGs in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Sega also made Space Channel 5: Part 2, Zombie Revenge and WWF Royal Rumble for the Dreamcast.
Rent-A-Hero is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Rent-A-Hero is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Rent-A-Hero walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rent-A-Hero.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Rent-A-Hero FAQ
Who made Rent-A-Hero?
It was developed by Sega.
Is Rent-A-Hero multiplayer?
No. Rent-A-Hero is a single-player game.
How long does Rent-A-Hero take to play?
As a role-playing game, Rent-A-Hero typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rent-A-Hero on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.