I don’t have a solid definition and the title is not precise. Direct control, non-‘cinematic’.
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Demon’s Crest (SNES) - Capcom, 1994
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Rastan comes to mind, with its excellent, tinny music.
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The Legendary Axe (PCE) - Victor Interactive Software, 1988
and its successor
The Astyanax (Arcade) - Jaleco, 1989
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Curse of Issyos (PC) - Locomalito, 2015
Cursed Castilla / Maldita Castilla EX (PC) - Locomalito, 2016
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land. This game doesn’t look like anything special at first but it’s super addictive. Structured like Spelunky in some ways (also, maybe Spelunky counts itself?)
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Assault Suits Valken (SNES) - NCS Corporation, 1993
Front Mission Gun Hazard (SNES) - Omiya Soft, 1996
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sorry for the spam
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how dare you post Blackthorne
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Snake Pass!