Kaguya Hime Densetsu (Princess Kaguya) is an adventure game developed by Micronics and published by Victor Musical Industries, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on December 16, 1988. Adapted from *The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter*, one of Japan’s oldest legends, it follows the story of Princess Kaguya.
Players take on the role of the emperor’s son, striving to get close to and protect Princess Kaguya. It features classic Japanese adventure gameplay, with all actions (including traveling between locations) executed via menu commands. The game is mostly first-person, with some top-down perspective segments. Beyond standard adventure commands like "Examine", "Take", or "Use" items, it also includes unique action options such as "Kiss", "Attack", and even "Undress".
Its plot stays faithful to the original tale; players must overcome various obstacles and interact with figures from Japanese folklore. With high puzzle difficulty, it is regarded as one of the hardest adventure games on the NES, and features multiple endings.
Overall, *Princess Kaguya* is an adventure game deeply influenced by traditional Japanese culture, ideal for players who enjoy puzzle-solving and exploration.