Hero is developed by Bakershah.

Where can I play Hero?

You can play Hero through its official Steam page.

When was Hero published?

Hero was released on Steam on 2017-02-02.

Hero is categorized as Action / Adventure / Indie.

Steam Action Adventure

A fan-made wiki for Hero, focused on its exploration-combat-dialogue structure, core quest flow, and practical starter guidance.

Feb 2017

Released

128

Steam Reviews

Action

Genre

73.4%

Positive Reviews

Hero is a simple third-person fantasy action adventure created by Bakershah Games as an homage to classic 1990s action-adventure design.

Its structure centers on exploration, precision-focused hack-and-slash combat, and dialogue choices that can affect quests immediately or later.

The main narrative objective is to unite three kingdoms and defeat a dark enemy unleashed upon the world.

Quick Facts

Gameplay Foundations

Hero is described around three pillars that consistently drive the game: exploration, combat, and dialogue-driven quest outcomes.

Exploration StructureExplore semi-open environments with a mostly linear quest path, similar in structure to zone-based progression.
Combat FocusCombat uses a simple hack-and-slash system that emphasizes timing and precision over repeated button inputs.
Dialogue ImpactConversation choices with NPCs can alter quest results right away or reveal consequences later in the game.

First Steps

New players can follow a stable route: learn movement and exploration flow, then combat rhythm, then dialogue consequences.

Start with ExplorationUse early quests to understand how semi-open areas connect while following the main linear progression.
Then Build Combat TimingPractice measured attacks against enemy encounters, including fantasy foes like orcs and dragons.
Track Dialogue DecisionsTreat NPC choices as meaningful inputs, since their effects can appear now or much later in your run.

Systems Overview

The world and quest design tie directly into the central campaign objective of uniting kingdoms against a shared threat.

Three-Kingdom ObjectiveThe core campaign asks the player to unite all three kingdoms to stand against a dark enemy.
Homage PresentationThe tone intentionally references 1990s action-adventure style, including cheesy dialogue and rougher animation feel.