Kenseiden

Kenseiden (1988)

by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical
Game modes:Single player
Story:A Master System side-scrolling platformer set in a fantasy version of feudal Japan featuring multiple paths to explore and crazy, potbellied monkeys to kill.
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user avatar@zurianeuser avatar@zuriane
February 02, 2025
the sega master system was one of the most underrated consoles in history, but the one that more than any other was a symbol of my childhood. I still remember when we bought it with my father, who told me that for my birthday I could also have a game. I chose Kenseiden because I was struck by the illustration on the cover with the samurai going with his head bowed against a flaming skull and other demons. Sometimes I was scared of having to face the bosses of the game, and I made my father defeat them, it is one of the best memories I have of the time spent with him, even now that I am 38 years old and he is no longer with us. Please GOG team, bring back this game.
I remember playing this game. Liked the action, the monsters and the soundtrack is solid. I still remember some of it. This is a game deserves a revision. Sadly, only available in ROM format (internet) or Sega Master cartdrige. Wish there's a PC version with better graphics and sound (don't get me wrong, game is great, but deserves better treatment).
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