Shinsen Den: Irem Classic Famicom Title
Shinsen Den Legend of the Divine Immortals is an ancient Chinese myth action role-playing game published by Irem exclusively for the Famicom. A band of heroes undertakes a sacred pilgrimage to suppress a spreading demonic curse, traversing rural villages, misty mountain ranges and multi-floor demon-infested caverns. Real-time overhead combat, Taoist magic and equipment collection drive the oriental fantasy adventure.
The interconnected world spans peaceful hamlets and haunted wilderness zones. Random encounters trigger real-time combat against mythical fiends. Victories grant experience for levelling and gold currency to purchase arms, armour and healing potions. Villages function as safe supply hubs.
Powerful demon overlords guard sacred sealing artefacts required to confront the curse’s origin. Hidden mountain shrines contain permanent spell power upgrades for thorough explorers.
Irem’s atmospheric ancient Chinese pastoral tile graphics and sombre ceremonial instrumental background music evoke the mystic tone of Taoist immortality legends.
Strategically, successful curse suppression requires assembling a balanced party of warriors and spellcasters. Groups lacking reliable healing risk catastrophic wipeouts deep within remote cave labyrinths.
For contemporary Famicom retro oriental fantasy RPG collectors, Shinsen Den is a scarce Irem domestic curio rooted in Chinese immortal mythology.