Grand Master is a top-down action-RPG developed by Soft Machine and published by Varie for the NES (Famicom) in 1991. Released exclusively in Japan, this fantasy adventure puts you in the role of Rody, a young swordsman on a quest to rescue Princess Serena from the ancient demon Dante. What makes the game stand out for its era is its non-linear structure, allowing you to choose between five different zones to explore right from the beginning, leading to varied story branches.
How to Play
The objective is to navigate the overworld and dungeons, battling monsters in real-time combat to gather equipment and ultimately defeat Dante. In your browser, use the arrow keys to move Rody in all four directions. Press the Z and X keys (mapping to the NES A and B buttons) to swing your sword and use secondary items. Enter and Shift act as Start and Select for pausing the game and managing your inventory.
Tips
- Since you can choose your starting zone, experiment with different areas early on to find which paths offer the most manageable enemy difficulty and best starting gear.
- Frequently check your inventory to equip newly found weapons and armor, as staying properly geared is crucial to surviving challenging boss encounters.
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