My Hero Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer / Fighting

My Hero

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer, Fighting, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the Sega Master System, My Hero is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer, fighting and action elements.

Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

My Hero supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing My Hero is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

My Hero gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

My Hero cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C0-4502
Take Has Infinite Hits Vs. Boss00C5-1100
Boss Dies in 1 Hit00C5-1209
Level Select00C0-46??

See all My Hero cheats

My Hero walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for My Hero.

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

My Hero FAQ

Who made My Hero?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is My Hero multiplayer?

Yes. My Hero supports up to 2 players.

How long does My Hero take to play?

As a platformer, My Hero typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about My 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.

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