Saint Seiya - Ougon Densetsu Kanketsu Hen (Japan)

Saint Seiya - Ougon Densetsu Kanketsu Hen is an RPG on the NES, continuing the epic saga of the Bronze Saints. Players control Seiya and his companions, exploring the world from a top-down perspective, interacting with characters and finding clues to progress the story.

The combat system is primarily turn-based. Upon encountering an enemy, the screen transitions to a battle interface where players select commands like 'Attack' or 'Cosmo' to unleash powerful special moves. Managing the Cosmos gauge is crucial, as it dictates the strength of these special attacks and the ability to use ultimate skills. Each character possesses unique signature techniques, faithfully reflecting their powers from the anime.

The main objective is to overcome challenging trials, defeat the formidable Gold Saints, and progress through the Twelve Houses to rescue the dying goddess Athena. Players gain experience after each battle, allowing characters to level up, improve their stats, and learn new skills. Equipping different Cloths (armors) also plays a vital role in enhancing defense and offense for each character.

Beyond combat, the game features exploration, discovery of hidden items, and interaction with other characters to gather information, solve puzzles, or unlock new areas. The narrative unfolds through dialogues and simple cutscenes, closely following the 'Twelve Houses' arc from the original manga and anime, providing a familiar experience for fans.