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Oni II: Innin Densetsu was a Japan only Game Boy release from 0, developed by Visit. It came out during a time when the handheld was full of action adventure titles, and this one fit right in with its top down exploration and fantasy setting. You don't see many people talking about it now, but it was a solid entry if you were into that style of game on the system.

You control a young warrior on a quest to defeat an evil sorcerer. The game is played screen by screen; you move through forests, caves, and towns, fighting monsters with your sword. A key mechanic is collecting the scattered pieces of the Triforce, which involves solving puzzles and defeating dungeon bosses. The pacing is methodical, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding careful navigation and combat. It feels like a deliberate, sometimes tense journey where every new screen brings a small challenge to overcome.