Kujaku Ou is one of those weird, moody Japanese adventure games that feels like a ghost story you play instead of read. You're basically navigating through eerie menus, making choices that shape the story—kinda like a visual novel before those were really a thing. There's some light RPG stuff mixed in, but mostly it's about soaking up the creepy atmosphere.

Funny thing—the US version got a bunch of action sequences slapped in, probably because publishers thought we wouldn't sit still for a slow-burn supernatural tale. The original Japanese version on Master System lets the tension build properly. If you're into obscure retro games with a dark vibe, this one's got a weird charm.