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Demon Sword came out in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, published by Taito. It was part of that wave of action platformers that filled the NES library, a side-scrolling adventure that didn't break the mold but offered a solid challenge for players at the time.

You control a warrior named Hikaru, navigating through a cursed land. Your main goal is to defeat the evil overlord Hiruko, which involves moving screen by screen through forests, caves, and castles. The key mechanics are your sword combat, which can be powered up by collecting orbs dropped from enemies, and the ability to use a bow for ranged attacks. The game is methodical; you clear each screen of enemies before you can proceed, and the difficulty ramps up steadily with tricky enemy placements and platforming sections. Playing it feels like a careful, deliberate push through a hostile world where every new screen demands your full attention.