Future Wars - Mirai Senshi Lios (Japan)

Future Wars - Mirai Senshi Lios is an engaging Action RPG (Role-Playing Game) for the NES, thrusting players into the role of Lios, a brave warrior tasked with rescuing the world from the Demon King's dominion. The game combines elements of exploration, real-time combat, and character progression.

Gameplay primarily takes place from a top-down perspective, allowing players to freely explore a vast world comprising towns, dungeons, and wilderness areas. Players will interact with Non-Player Characters (NPCs) to receive quests, gather information, or buy and sell essential items for their journey.

The combat system in Future Wars - Mirai Senshi Lios is real-time. Lios can wield various weapons, primarily a sword, to attack enemies. Additionally, he can learn and utilize powerful magic spells, which are highly beneficial in difficult battles or for solving environmental puzzles. Using magic consumes Magic Points (MP), requiring players to manage their resources wisely.

RPG elements are clearly evident as Lios can level up by defeating enemies and accumulating experience points. With each level gained, Lios's stats such as strength, defense, and hit points (HP) will improve, enabling him to tackle increasingly difficult challenges. Players can also find or purchase new equipment like armor, shields, and accessories to enhance their defensive and offensive capabilities. Exploring dungeons is a crucial part of the game, where players will face dangerous monsters, solve intricate puzzles, and ultimately confront challenging bosses. Defeating bosses often yields important items that unlock new areas or serve as keys to progress further in the storyline.

With its classic yet charming pixel graphics and distinctive NES soundtrack, Future Wars - Mirai Senshi Lios delivers a memorable action-adventure RPG experience, demanding both combat skill and strategic thinking from the player.