Makai Hakkenden Shada (魔界八犬伝 SHADA, Shada, Legend of the Eight Dogs of Hell) is an action-RPG developed by Data East and released in 1989 for the NEC PC Engine. The game is based on the Nansou Satomi Hakkenden novel.
Story[]
Someone's trying to revive Tamasuza...
A long time ago, Tamasuza, the vengeful spirit, plunged people into the depths of terror while spewing out hatred and anger. However, the eight Hakkenshi who inherited the righteousness of Fushihime of Satomi sealed Tamasuza with the power of a mysterious spirit-filled jewel, and peace returned to the world. Now, someone broke the seal which contained his spirit. If nothing is done, the country will perish and the world will be overrun by demons...
In order to defeat the evil forces and restorte peace to the world, one person must stand up. A young man accepts the task, Shin is his name. He is a young man full of wisdom and courage who draws the blood of Hakkenshi. In search of the eight jewels and friends, Shin sets out on a journey to save the village, the country, and the world...
Gameplay[]
Makai Hakkenden Shada is an action-RPG with very similar gameplay to Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished. It utilizes the same "bump" combat system from Ys, where instead of attacking enemies the player must bump into them at an slight angle in order to cause damage. On towns the player can talk to NPCs and visit shops to buy items and equipment, including swords, armor, scrolls and herbs.
The player only controls Shin, with other major characters from the novel appearing throughout the game as supporting characters.