Seirei Gari is one of those old-school NES action games that doesn’t mess around. You play as Michimune, a dude with a sword who’s gotta rescue Miu from some seriously creepy demon world. Right off the bat, the vibe is dark—like, way darker than most NES titles. The music’s got this eerie, slow synth thing going on, and the enemies? They’re not just goombas—think floating heads, weird shadow creatures, and bosses that look like they crawled out of a nightmare.

Gameplay’s straightforward but tough. You slash, jump, and collect these little spirit orbs that power up your attacks. The first stage throws you into a graveyard with crumbling platforms, and yeah, you’ll probably fall a few times before getting the hang of it. Pro tip: watch your footing, because pits are everywhere, and the knockback from hits is brutal. It’s got that classic ‘80s challenge where you’ll die a lot, but each run feels a little smoother.

Honestly, it’s a hidden gem if you’re into retro action with a weird, unsettling atmosphere. Just don’t expect hand-holding—this one plays for keeps.