Play Magic Candle, The (Japan) Online

The Magic Candle came out on the NES in 1990, developed by Hudson Soft. It was one of those deeper, more complex RPGs that started to appear on the system later in its life, offering a different kind of challenge compared to the more action-oriented titles.

You control a party of adventurers, led by Lukas, who must stop a demon before a magical candle burns out. The game involves exploring towns and dungeons screen by screen, talking with NPCs to gather clues, and taking on jobs to earn money for supplies. Combat is turn-based, and you manage your party's health, stamina, and equipment carefully. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty is high, requiring patience and attention to detail. It feels like a race against time where every decision matters.