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Punch through waves of enemies, level up your moves, and explore dungeons in this chunky little brawler-RPG mashup—hits feel satisfying, especially when you unlock flashy special attacks.
SD Hiryuu no Ken Gaiden came out for the Game Boy in 1994, developed by Culture Brain. It was part of that wave of late-era portable games that tried to pack a bigger, more complex adventure into the handheld's limited hardware. You don't see many action-RPG hybrids like this on the system; it had a certain ambition that stood out, even with the simple graphics.
You control a young warrior navigating a world split into distinct, screen-by-screen areas. Your main goal is to explore dungeons, defeat bosses, and collect the scattered pieces of a sacred sword. Combat is straightforward; you punch and kick through groups of enemies, and you can find a bow for ranged attacks. Defeating enemies grants experience, letting you learn powerful special moves that really change up the fights. The pacing is deliberate, and some later areas get quite tough, demanding careful use of your health and magic. It feels like a solid, condensed adventure that makes good use of the hardware it was built for.
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