Little Town Hero

Little Town Hero is set in an isolated village at the edge of the world. Its only gate leads outside through a heavily guarded castle, and villagers are forbidden to leave. While most are content with everyday life, the protagonist wants to see the world beyond the village.

Story

A Monster appears in the village, though its residents have never known such creatures existed. The protagonist fights it using a mysterious Red stone found in the coalmines. As he defends the village, he uncovers secrets about the origins of the stones and the monsters.

Battles and progression

Rather than repeatedly fighting weak monsters to gain levels, you face each boss monster one on one. Battles rely on developing new Ideas and strategies. The story is designed to progress compactly.