Shikinjō: Toei Animation Classic Famicom Title
Forbidden City is an oriental historical fantasy action role-playing game published by Toei Animation exclusively for the Famicom set within the legendary Forbidden City. A young hero investigates supernatural disturbances haunting the imperial palace, battling ghosts, demons and corrupt officials. Overworld navigation and real-time overhead combat form the imperial mystery adventure loop.
The vast palace connects ceremonial halls, residential wings and sealed underground vaults. Random encounters trigger real-time combat against supernatural foes. Hidden scrolls unlock new exorcism techniques and permanent stat boosts.
Powerful demon overlords guard the deepest palace vaults. Many critical clues are hidden in less-trafficked chambers, requiring systematic searching.
Toei Animation’s atmospheric ancient Chinese palace tile graphics and eerie ceremonial instrumental background music sustain tense imperial supernatural mystery atmosphere.
Strategically, consistent quest completion requires evenly levelling combat and spell power. Overreliance purely on melee leaves the protagonist vulnerable to fast flying spectres.
For contemporary Famicom retro Chinese historical fantasy RPG collectors, Shikinjō is a scarce domestic palace-themed supernatural curio.