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8 Eyes came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, developed by Thinking Rabbit. It was part of that wave of NES games that tried to blend different genres, offering an experience that felt distinct from the straightforward platformers and action titles of the time.

You control Orin, a royal guardsman, and his falcon, Cutrus. Your goal is to retrieve eight powerful jewels, the Eyes, from eight different castles. The game is structured around screen by screen exploration within these castles, which function like dungeons. A key mechanic is managing both characters; you directly control Orin's movement and sword attacks, while commanding the falcon to fly off, attack enemies, or retrieve items. This dual control adds a strategic layer to the combat and puzzle solving. The pacing is methodical, and the difficulty is considerable, demanding careful navigation and resource management. It feels like a deliberate, sometimes tense partnership between man and bird as you navigate hostile, maze-like environments.