Lord of the Sword

The player takes on the role of Landau, tasked with passing three trials to claim the crown of Baljinya, a land plagued by lawlessness and fear. His goal is to find the Tree of Marill, subdue the Goblin of Balala Valley, and destroy the Statue Of Evil in order to restore peace to the land.

Gameplay involves controlling Landau in a 3rd-person side-scrolling view as he explores the world map freely, but with some areas only accessible after defeating specific enemies or collecting certain items. The game features towns, villages, and castles that serve as resting points and hubs for information gathering. Landau can also encounter various terrains, including flatlands, dark forests, mountains, and swamps, each inhabited by unique monsters.

Landau is equipped with two primary weapons: a sword and a bow. The sword can be used in different positions (standing, kneeling, or jumping) by pressing the corresponding button. The bow is accessible only while standing or kneeling by pressing the same button. As Landau progresses, he'll discover new swords and bows to strengthen his arsenal.

With a single life, players must rely on the continue feature, which allows for up to 10 continues throughout the game.