Underplayed Gems

Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror (1992)

Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror cover
Developer
Jorudan
Publisher
SETA Corporation, Datam Polystar
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, PC (Microsoft Windows), Super Famicom
Genres
Platform
Rating
3.5 of 5, 6 player ratings

How it feels

A grim action platformer steeped in Japanese horror folklore with intense combat against supernatural enemies.

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About

Action platformer developed by Jorudan and published by Datam Polystar for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was translated into English by Seta U.S.A.. Musya was released in Japan on April 21, 1992 and in North America in December 1992. The name Musya is romanized by the English translators in the Kunrei-shiki style (Musya) instead of the Hepburn romanization style (Musha).

Screenshots

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