Touhou Kenbun Roku (Japan)

Touhou Kenbun Roku is a traditional role-playing game (RPG) for the NES, casting players as Marco Polo on his epic journey to explore the mysterious East. The game begins with the player departing from Venice, Italy, and gradually expands the world map as you travel through new territories.

The core gameplay of Touhou Kenbun Roku revolves around exploring a vast, top-down world map. Players will move between cities, villages, and other special locations. When traveling on the map or in wilderness areas, you may encounter random battles with enemies.

The combat system in the game is turn-based. Upon encountering an enemy, the screen transitions to a battle interface where players can select commands such as attack, defend, use item, or flee. Battles require players to manage their character's health points (HP) and magic points (MP), as well as choosing appropriate tactics for different types of opponents.

During the adventure, Marco Polo will meet various characters, from local inhabitants to historical figures. Interacting with NPCs often provides important information, quests, or trading opportunities. Players can buy and sell equipment, weapons, and items in city shops to upgrade Marco Polo's strength.

The main objective of the game is to complete the exploratory journey, gathering information about the cultures, geography, and specialties of the East to report back to the emperor. Touhou Kenbun Roku offers a classic RPG experience with a historically inspired storyline, encouraging players to explore and interact with the game world.