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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Rent-A-Hero
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by SEGA, Rent-A-Hero arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
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)
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 cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Walk thru walls | FTPA-EA42 |
|---|---|
| Get $600 from your Dad at the beginning of the game (instead of $300). See notes. | AADB-CNC2 |
| Get $9000 from your Dad at the beginning of the game (instead of $300). See notes. | AADB-DBC2 |
| Suit Walking Speed is Faster | ANRT-AAE4 |
| No Suit Walking Speed is Much Faster | ANRT-AAEN |
| No Suit Walking Speed is Faster | AJRT-AAEN |
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 Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Rent-A-Hero FAQ
When did Rent-A-Hero come out on the Genesis?
Rent-A-Hero was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
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.