Ankoku Shinwa - Yamato Takeru Densetsu
Ankoku Shinwa: Yamato Takeru Densetsu ("Dark Myth: The Legend of Takeru Yamato") is an adventure game based on a manga of the same name by Daijiro Morohoshi, who wrote a lot of sci-fi and historical mangas with dark Lovecraftian themes. He is credited in the game's opening credits. The story of the game is that a distant descendant or reincarnation of Takeru Yamato - the legendary prince of the Yamato people that assassinated the leader of the supposedly barbaric Kumaso clan - is looking into the death of his father and discovers a plot by some still-existing Kumaso to resurrect their dark gods. As well as exploring each area, searching for clues and talking to NPCs using a menu-driven interface - as is the case with many adventure games for the system - the player will occasionally fight a boss in a side-view action mode.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Ankoku Shinwa: Yamato Takeru Densetsu ("Dark Myth: The Legend of Takeru Yamato") is an adventure game based on a manga of the same name by Daijiro Morohoshi, who wrote a lot of sci-fi and historical mangas with dark Lovecraftian themes. He is credited in the game's opening credits. The story of the game is that a distant descendant or reincarnation of Takeru Yamato - the legendary prince of the Yamato people that assassinated the leader of the supposedly barbaric Kumaso clan - is looking into the death of his father and discovers a plot by some still-existing Kumaso to resurrect their dark gods. As well as exploring each area, searching for clues and talking to NPCs using a menu-driven interface - as is the case with many adventure games for the system - the player will occasionally fight a boss in a side-view action mode.
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Ankoku Shinwa - Yamato Takeru Densetsu is assessed here as a specific FC/NES release with its documented strengths and practical limits kept in view.
Ankoku Shinwa: Yamato Takeru Densetsu ("Dark Myth: The Legend of Takeru Yamato") is an adventure game based on a manga of the same name by Daijiro Morohoshi, who wrote a lot of sci-fi and historical mangas with dark Lovecraftian themes. He is credited in the game's opening credits. The story of the game is that a distant descendant or reincarnation of Takeru Yamato - the legendary prince of the Yamato people that assassinated the leader of the supposedly barbaric Kumaso clan - is looking into the death of his father and discovers a plot by some still-existing Kumaso to resurrect their dark gods. As well This assessment focuses on the specific FC or NES release and on the play actions, goals, and progression documented for Ankoku Shinwa - Yamato Takeru Densetsu. Its value comes from how clearly the central rules create decisions and feedback across a session. Pacing is judged by the variety of situations, the learning curve, recovery after failure, and the reason to replay. Presentation is considered through readability, animation, sound, and the consistency of the game's style rather than by modern resolution. Practical limits such as period controls, guidance, saving, or required accessories are included only when they affect this release. Players who enjoy learning compact systems and improving through repeated attempts are the clearest audience, while
Strengths
- The documented central loop gives Ankoku Shinwa - Yamato Takeru Densetsu a clear identity and a learnable set of goals.
- Progress rewards understanding the rules and applying them more consistently across repeated situations.
Weaknesses
- The original release can create friction through its documented difficulty, guidance, control, or recovery limits.
Who it is for: Players interested in the original FC/NES design and willing to learn its period-specific rules.
Play notes: Check the documented language, saving, accessory, and recovery conditions for this exact release.
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| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The content pacing score applies the V3 boundary to the documented mechanics, pacing, presentation, and FC release constraints. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The core experience score applies the V3 boundary to the documented mechanics, pacing, presentation, and FC release constraints. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The presentation immersion score applies the V3 boundary to the documented mechanics, pacing, presentation, and FC release constraints. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The technical usability score applies the V3 boundary to the documented mechanics, pacing, presentation, and FC release constraints. | Reviewed | 7.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Another
- Publisher
- Tokyo Shoseki
- Release date
- 1989
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyFast-pacedExplorationPixel ArtMythology2D GraphicsSupernaturalInvestigationFantasyRetro Style
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1989
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