Play Densetsu No Kishi - Elrond (japan) Online

Densetsu no Kishi: Elrond was released only in Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System. I don't recall the developer's name, but it fits right in with the kind of action RPGs that were common on the system in the late 80s. It has that familiar look and feel, with colorful, blocky sprites moving across a tiled world.

You control a knight, moving screen by screen through forests, towns, and dungeons. Your main goal is to defeat monsters and gather the scattered pieces of a crest to restore peace to the land. You use a sword for close combat and can also find a bow for attacking enemies from a distance. The game can be quite difficult; enemies respawn when you leave and re-enter a screen, and you need to manage your health and magic carefully. Progress feels deliberate as you methodically explore each area, and finally seeing a new dungeon entrance or finding a crest piece provides a real sense of forward momentum.