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Sword Master came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, developed by Athena Co., Ltd. It was part of that late NES era where developers were still pushing the hardware with action games, even as the 16-bit consoles were gaining ground. You control a lone warrior on a quest to defeat an evil wizard, which was a straightforward setup for many games of that time.

You guide your character through side scrolling stages and castle interiors, fighting skeletons, knights, and other monsters. Your main goal is to conquer each stage and ultimately defeat the final boss. The combat relies on your sword, which you can swing at different heights, and you also have a limited magic attack for tougher enemies. You explore the levels screen by screen, looking for keys to unlock doors and searching for the exit. The game moves at a quick pace and the difficulty is significant, with enemies that attack aggressively and require precise timing to defeat. It feels like a constant test of your reflexes and patience as you learn the patterns of each new area.