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Satomi Hakkenden is an FC platform RPG developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK on January 20, 1989. Adapted from Kyokutei Bakin’s 19th-century Japanese novel *Nansō Satomi Hakkenden*, it follows eight samurai on an adventure. Players explore towns, interact with NPCs, buy gear, take quests, and unlock new areas. It features turn-based combat where players defeat enemies to grow stronger. Enemies are mostly traditional Japanese yōkai, whose alignment is revealed through battle or dialogue. The game introduces a "Conscience" system: it rises when defeating evil yōkai and drops sharply if good ones are killed. Conscience affects progression and endings, encouraging moral choices. As an early FC RPG, *Satomi Hakkenden* was beloved for its rich story and unique mechanics.