Musya the classic japanese tale of horror

A poor man's Castlevania, Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror has players guiding Imoto, a young samurai, into the abyss in order to recover a sacred talisman for use in trapping the Evil One. Other than a semi-interesting storyline (based on Japanese mythology), this straightforward action game has little to offer in the way of a good time. Imoto wields a spear and can use magic against an exotic assortment of creatures (including bosses), but gameplay is hindered by sluggish controls, small characters, a weak standard weapon, and frustrating platform-jumping. Adding to the horror are primitive sound effects and dark graphics that need more color.