I want to parry those attacks so badly. Really make those enemies understand that the things that cannot be cut by my Roukanken, forged by youkai, are close to none. But I understand. Making a game in 1989 must have been tough. Technology like that probably did not exist at that time.
Besides the gameplay, the sprites and music are top-notch!! If I would be you, I would fear this kind of power. It can be used for so much - what if you make another awesome game about Youmu? Society would collapse trying to decide which game to play! God forbid you release it on the (upcoming) Nintendo Entertainment System!!!
All in all, I am glad to see this be archived for society to collectively go “huh neat”.
i rate the game whatwasmyonrunningfrom/10