Play Seikima II - Akuma no Gyakushuu (Japan) Online

Seikima II: Akuma no Gyakushuu came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, published by Pony Canyon. It was part of that wave of games based on existing properties, in this case a Japanese heavy metal band, which gave it a distinct look and sound compared to other NES titles of the era.

You control the band's lead singer, Demon Kakka, who fights through side-scrolling stages using a sword and projectiles that look like musical notes. The main goal is to defeat the evil forces in each level, leading to a boss encounter. The game uses a lives and continues system, and enemies respawn quickly, keeping the screen crowded. It moves at a fast pace and the difficulty is relentless, demanding quick reflexes to survive the constant onslaught. Playing it feels like a frantic, noisy brawl set to a surprisingly aggressive soundtrack.