Shin Satomi Hakken-Den is one of those obscure NES RPGs that never made it outside Japan, which is a shame because it’s got this weird charm to it. You start off picking between three characters—a swordsman, a ninja, or a monk—and right away, the game throws you into this mix of turn-based battles and light exploration. The combat’s pretty straightforward, but the art style has this old-school anime vibe that makes it stand out.

What’s cool is how it blends fantasy and martial arts—you’ll fight demons one minute and then get into these dramatic samurai-style duels. The translation patches floating around help, but even without them, the menus are simple enough to stumble through. Just don’t expect a deep story; it’s more about the grind and those crunchy 8-bit battle sounds.

If you’re into forgotten NES gems, this one’s worth a look—just brace for some classic JRPG jank.