Play as Kitarou in this 1986 action-platformer for the NES. Based on the classic supernatural anime, the game has you battling through stages filled with Japanese folklore monsters. You will navigate horizontally and vertically scrolling levels, fighting off spirits to defeat the boss waiting at the end of each stage.
How to play
Your goal is to defeat all the youkai bosses in each level while surviving endless enemy spawns. Use the Arrow keys to move Kitarou, press Z to jump, and press X to fire his hair needle attack. You can also find power-ups like his remote-control geta (sandals) for stronger attacks or the chanchanko (vest) for protection. Press Enter for Start and Shift for Select.
Tips
- Your default hair needle attack travels straight forward, so you need to line up horizontally with enemies to hit them.
- Defeating certain enemies will spawn a fireball companion; collect it to temporarily float in the air and move freely in all directions.
- Be careful when entering houses in the village stages, as they can either contain helpful power-ups or trap you in challenging sub-boss encounters.
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