actually a pretty cool hidden gem in the nes library. a shame it wasn't released in the west or else more people would know about it. it's a lot like zelda 1 but with a heavier focus on combat and linearity, with a score and life system. the combat feels great as you weave between close range and long range attacks and deflect enemy projectiles, and all of this with just one button. almost feels like the predecessor to modern action games in a way. very cool stuff especially for 1986.

Reviewed on May 24, 2021


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