Introduce
Senkai Ibunroku Juntei Taisen - TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori is a turn-based tactical RPG released for the Game Boy Color system.
The game is based on the popular anime/manga Hoshin Engi (Soul Hunter), where players assume the role of Taikoubou (Jiang Ziya) in his quest to fight against Daji and the malevolent immortals manipulating the Yin dynasty. The game's storyline closely follows the main narrative of the anime, guiding players through chapters featuring crucial battles and key events.
Battles unfold on grid-based maps, where players command a party of characters. Each character has their own movement and action points per turn. The objective is typically to defeat all enemies or a specific boss to clear the stage.
Characters in the game, such as Taikoubou, Nataku, and Youzen, each possess unique stats (HP, MP, Attack, Defense, etc.) and distinct skills. A characteristic and crucial element of the game is the utilization of Paopei (Magical Artifacts) – magical weapons or items with special abilities, ranging from area-of-effect attacks and negative status effects to healing and supporting allies. Strategically choosing and using Paopei is key to victory.
After each victorious battle, characters gain experience, level up, increase their stats, and learn new skills, making the party progressively stronger to face more challenging encounters. The game's graphics and sound are designed to suit the GBC's capabilities, faithfully recreating familiar characters and settings from the anime, providing an engaging tactical RPG experience for fans.