Play SD Gundam Gaiden - Knight Gundam Monogatari 2 - Hikari no Kishi (Japan) Online

SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari 2 - Hikari no Kishi came out on the NES in 1991, published by Bandai. It was part of a wave of late-era Famicom games that tried to squeeze more out of the hardware, often with niche or experimental ideas. This one took the SD Gundam concept and dropped it into a full-on medieval fantasy setting, which was a strange but interesting twist for the time.

You control a knight, piloting a small Gundam, and explore the world from an overhead perspective. The main goal is to progress through the story by fighting enemies, talking to characters, and delving into castles and dungeons. Combat is turn-based; you and an enemy take turns selecting actions like attack, block, or use a special skill. You also collect and upgrade equipment, such as new swords and shields, to improve your knight’s strength and defense. The pacing is deliberate, and some sections can be challenging due to enemy difficulty and limited resources. It feels like a curious, slightly clunky mix of traditional JRPG exploration and tactical, almost rock-paper-scissors style duels.