Shin Onigashima
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| Shin Oni Ga Shima | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nintendo R&D1 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | NES |
| Release Date | NES JP: September 4, 1987 (Part 1) JP September 30, 1987 (Part 2) Super Nintendo JP December 1, 1997 (NP) JP May 23, 1998 Gameboy Advance JP August 4, 2004 |
Shin Oni Ga Shima is a text adventure for the NES. In English, the name translates to New Island of Demons.
Story
The game is based on an old Japanese folktale. The games follows Hikari and her friend Donbe, along with many animal friends, as they travel to the island of demons. Once there, they must battle the king of demons for the souls of her village.
Gameplay
The game uses a command list, allowing the player to examine, use, or talk to anything around. A picture in the upper right corner shows the player's progress in the game.
Legacy
Hikari and Donbe have made a cameo in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy. They also appear in Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Ports and Remakes
- Heisei Shin Oni Ga Shima was a remake of the original game. Featuring upgraded graphics, the game was available through Satellaview-X and the Nintendo Power system.
- Shin Oni Ga Shima was rereleased on the Gameboy Advance as part of the Famicom Mini series.