Ghost Lion

1989 NES (Nintendo)

Strategy (Turn based) JRPG

The NES was originally the Famicom, or Family Computer, and it was released in Japan in 1983. There, it sold over 2.5 million units during its first year on the market. Developer Nintendo, a former collectible card company, then decided to expand its interests globally. Executives knew Western markets would be difficult to utilize. The video games industry was in shambles so stores would be hesitant to stock a new console that likely no one would buy. Nintendo planned properly. Firstly, Nintendo agreed to buy back unsold consoles so that stores would not be liable. Secondly, they developed a peripheral known as R.O.B. the Robot that could be used with two of its games (Stack Up and Gyromite both are awful but they served their purpose). With R.O.B, the NES was disguised as an electronic toy, not a video game system. Finally, they redesigned the Famicom and renamed it the Nintendo Entertainment System. The console was released in the United States on October 18, 1985. It was an instant success in no small way due to one of its launch titles: Super Mario Bros.

Also known as

Legend of the Ghost Lion
Other - Alternate game title

ホワイトライオン伝説 ―ピラミッドの彼方に―
Japan - Japanese spelling

White Lion Densetsu: Pyramid no Kanata ni
Japan - Japanese game name

Age rating

7 and above

Game mode(s)

No modes defined

License

Abandonware

Definitions of "abandoned" vary; generally, it refers to software no longer available for legal purchase, or of a certain age. Software companies may change their names, go bankrupt, enter into mergers, or cease to exist for a variety of reasons. When this happens, product rights are usually transferred to another company that may not sell or support the software acquired. Source: Wikipedia

Once upon a time, a great white lion attack the village of Maria and her parents, after which it ran away. Now, years later the parents organize a search party to find the lion, however they're never heard from again. Maria decides to go search for them equipped with various important items she enters the cave to begin her quest. However, she quickly is swept away by a river and wakes up in Dream World.

The game focuses around courage, which can be seen as hit points and dream which is equivalent to mana. Gameplay is similar to other JRPGs of the time, with an overworld map you travel and random encounters fought in a turn-based fashion. Instead of party members, Maria can summon spirits that acts as companions that can help in battles.

Published: 10.12 2023 by Coreus

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