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You creep through dim castle halls, swiping at skeletons with a sluggish sword while dodging fireballs—clunky controls somehow make every kill feel earned. That eerie chiptune music and sudden pit traps keep you tense the whole way.
Dark Lord came out on the NES in 1991 from Data East, a time when action-adventure games were really finding their footing. It wasn't trying to be the next big thing, just a solid, moody dungeon crawl that felt right at home on the console.
You control a knight tasked with defeating the Dark Lord by exploring a large castle screen by screen. You use a sword for close combat and a bow for distant enemies, all while hunting for keys to unlock doors and searching for the eight pieces of a medallion. The pace is deliberate, the difficulty is unforgiving, and every new room feels like a genuine risk. It's a game that demands patience and punishes haste, making each small victory feel genuinely satisfying.
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