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Man, Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu II on SNES is one of those games I stumbled onto years ago and still think about. It’s got this weird, cool energy—like if someone took a classic RPG and cranked up the action. No waiting for turns here; you’re swinging your sword in real time, dodging fireballs, and occasionally jumping across gaps like some kind of medieval parkour expert.

The pixel art holds up surprisingly well—bright colors, chunky sprites, and these massive bosses that fill half the screen. I remember the first time I walked into a dungeon and immediately got ambushed by a dragon. Panicked button-mashing ensued. (Spoiler: I died.) But that’s the fun of it—you learn fast or get roasted.

What really hooked me was how much stuff they hid off the beaten path. Secret rooms, weird NPCs with cryptic hints, weapons tucked behind fake walls. It’s not as polished as something like Zelda, but there’s a scrappy charm to it. Just don’t expect the game to hold your hand.

If you’re into retro action-RPGs that play by their own rules, this one’s a blast. Just keep a finger on the dodge button.