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Swing a heavy-feeling sword through waves of enemies—dodge arrows, parry at the last second, and watch them fly across that grainy green screen. The controls just *work*, even when you're getting swarmed.
Jida Igeki was a Game Boy release from 1990, developed by Irem. It arrived during a period when developers were pushing the hardware's limits, creating deeper action experiences on the handheld. The game stands out for its methodical, almost tactical approach to combat within the platform's library.
You control a lone warrior navigating a cursed land screen by screen. Your main goal is to cleanse each area of demonic influence by defeating all enemies present. The combat relies on a deliberate, heavy sword swing that requires careful timing to connect; you cannot simply button mash. You also have a shield to block projectiles, but it can break if overused, forcing you to dodge instead. The pacing is slow and deliberate, with a high difficulty that punishes reckless advances. It feels like a tense, calculated duel with every new screen you enter.
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