Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Super Famicom
- Developers: Nova Co, Ltd., Yutaka
- Publishers: Yutaka
3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den (1992)
3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den is a role-playing game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is based on the manga series of the same name by Yuzo Takada. The game was released in Japan on December 18, 1992, and in North America in 1993.
The game follows the story of Pai, a Chinese teenager who is possessed by the spirit of a three-eyed woman named Sanjiyan Unchou. Pai and her friends, Yakumo and Washiu, must travel to the demon world to defeat the evil sorcerer Tao.
3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den is a traditional turn-based RPG with a unique twist: if any of the player characters dies, it is game over. This makes the game much more challenging than other RPGs, as players must be careful to keep all of their characters alive.
The game features a variety of characters, enemies, and locations from the manga series. Players will explore dungeons, fight monsters, and solve puzzles as they progress through the story. The game also features a number of cutscenes that help to tell the story.
Gameplay
3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den is a turn-based RPG in which the player controls a party of three characters. The player can move their characters around the game world, interact with objects, and fight enemies.
In battle, the player can choose from a variety of attacks and spells to use against their enemies. Each character has their own unique abilities and strengths, so players must carefully choose which characters to use in each battle.
The game features a permadeath system, which means that if any of the player characters dies, it is game over. This makes the game much more challenging than other RPGs, as players must be careful to keep all of their characters alive.
Characters
- Pai – A Chinese teenager who is possessed by the spirit of a three-eyed woman named Sanjiyan Unchou. Pai is a powerful fighter and magician, and she is the main protagonist of the game.
- Yakumo – A Japanese teenager who is Pai’s best friend. Yakumo is a skilled swordsman and martial artist, and he is also a powerful fighter.
- Washiu – A Chinese teenager who is Pai’s other best friend. Washiu is a skilled archer and thief, and he is also a powerful fighter.
- Sanjiyan Unchou – A three-eyed woman who is the spirit that possesses Pai. Sanjiyan Unchou is a powerful sorceress, and she is the one who gives Pai her powers.
- Tao – An evil sorcerer who is the main antagonist of the game. Tao is a powerful sorcerer, and he is the one who kidnapped Pai’s parents.
Story
The story of 3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den follows Pai, Yakumo, and Washiu as they travel to the demon world to defeat the evil sorcerer Tao. Tao has kidnapped Pai’s parents, and Pai must defeat him in order to save them.
Along the way, Pai, Yakumo, and Washiu will encounter a variety of characters, enemies, and locations. They will explore dungeons, fight monsters, and solve puzzles as they progress through the story.
The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and dialogue sequences. The cutscenes are well-animated and help to bring the story to life.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in 3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den are colorful and detailed. The character sprites are well-drawn and the backgrounds are lush and vibrant. The game’s music is also very good, and it helps to create a sense of atmosphere and excitement.
Overall
3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den is a well-made and enjoyable RPG. The game’s unique permadeath system makes it more challenging than other RPGs, but it also adds to the game’s excitement. The game’s story is engaging and the characters are well-developed. The graphics and sound are also very good. Overall, 3×3 Eyes: Seima Kourin-den is a great RPG that is sure to please fans of the genre.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
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