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Maten no Soumetsu

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Maten no Soumetsu tells the story of a young boy (you can name him as you like) who was found in the forest by a warrior named Zafan. Zafan takes the boy into his home, where he grows up, unaware of this story. When he reaches the age of sixteen, Zafan dies, attacked by monsters. He sends his ado...

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Developer
Warlock

Released on
1993

Size
1 Player

Version
Sega Genesis

Requirements
Sega Genesis

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Role-Playing

Publisher
Kodansha

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Maten no Soumetsu tells the story of a young boy (you can name him as you like) who was found in the forest by a warrior named Zafan. Zafan takes the boy into his home, where he grows up, unaware of this story. When he reaches the age of sixteen, Zafan dies, attacked by monsters. He sends his adoptive son to visit the king of the country, to follow the way of the warrior – and perhaps to discover his true origins…

This is a traditional Japanese RPG set in a medieval environment, with randomly appearing enemies whom you fight in turn-based style, viewing the battle field from first-person perspective. During your journey through the country you’ll meet other characters who will join your party. There is a night/day cycle in the game.

Maten no Soumetsu

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1993 for the Sega Mega Drive by NCS, Maten no Soumetsu (often translated as "Annihilation of the Demon Heaven") is a dark, atmospheric side-scrolling action platformer steeped in apocalyptic occult lore. Obscured by time and never receiving a Western localization during its era, this cult classic thrusts players into a dystopian realm where demonic forces have ruptured the boundaries of the mortal world. The narrative follows a heavily armed occult investigator who must navigate decaying gothic cathedrals, bio-mechanical hellscapes, and floating obsidian citadels to seal the otherworldly rift. Unlike standard run-and-gun titles of the 16-bit era, Maten no Soumetsu distinguishes itself with a moody, heavy-metal-inspired aesthetic, intricate sprite work, and an oppressive synthesizer soundtrack that captures the sheer hopelessness of its demonic invasion setting.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Gameplay blends fast-paced platforming with methodical, directional combat. Players wield a versatile arsenal that transitions between close-quarters melee strikes and ranged energy blasts. The protagonist possesses a unique meter-based magic system; collecting soul orbs dropped by slain enemies charges a devastating screen-clearing spell capable of turning the tide against relentless enemy swarms. Boss encounters are multi-phased affairs, requiring players to memorize complex attack patterns and exploit precise environmental hazards. Navigation demands rigorous precision, featuring disappearing platforms, collapsing floors, and vertical ascents where a single mistimed jump means instant death. The game's difficulty curve is notoriously unforgiving, demanding absolute mastery of the responsive jump-arcs and weapon recoil mechanics to survive the relentless onslaught of esoteric abominations.