Legend of the Ghost Lion
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Legend Of The Ghost Lion is an RPG released by Kemco for the Nintendo Entertainment System. One main difference of this RPG compared to other NES RPG's such as Dragon Warrior or Final Fantasy is that the main character is female.
[edit] Plot
A long time ago, a ghostly White Lion attacked Maria's village. A hero appeared and drove the lion away. But Maria's parents wanted to find out where the Lion came from and what its purpose was. They set out on a journey, and never returned. One day, Maria decides to go look for them. As she begins her journey, a bridge gives way beneath her, and she is washed away by a strong river current. She awakens in a strange new world...and must find her way home, while looking for her lost parents and the mysterious White Lion.
[edit] Charming Game
This isn't for the gamer who wants dazzling graphics, fast-paced action, and hot music. The graphics are primitive, even for an 8-bit system, the storyline proceeds at a leisurely pace, the music is simplistic, and the combat system is turn-based.
That said, this game goes down many seldom-trod paths, and there are many novelties not found elsewhere. Unlike most RPG's of its era, the main character of Ghost Lion is female, and specifically a pre-teen girl. While the gameplay is similar to the Dragon Warriors of that era, the components are different. Ghost Lion was one of the first console RPGs to include Summoning and Summoned beings behave differently than they do in other RPGs. The usual fare of Hit Points, Spell Points and such are cleverly renamed in a way that is consistent with the game's overall theme. While the game can plod along in places, the storyline stays interesting (and different), and the ending will surprise most.
Overall, this is a charming game and a break from the usual RPG fare. Finding a working copy isn't easy, and the battery will need to be replaced. However, a ROM of the game isn't hard to find, and it works well on most known NES emulators, such as JNES.
