Description

"Eternal Legend" is a captivating role-playing game (RPG) developed by Japan Art Media (JAM) and published by SEGA for the Game Gear in 1991. Primarily released in Japan, the game immerses players in a fantastically intricate world called "Armoroad," where they follow the journey of Arwyn, a young adventurer seeking to uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact known as the "Eternal." As players navigate through diverse landscapes—from bustling towns to treacherous dungeons—they must solve puzzles, engage in battles, and interact with various characters to advance the storyline.

The gameplay in "Eternal Legend" is characterized by traditional RPG elements, including turn-based combat, character leveling, and item management. What sets it apart is its use of a dual-scale map system, where players explore the world in an overworld map to move between different locations, then switch to more detailed local maps for exploring cities, dungeons, and interacting with NPCs. Despite its limited release outside Japan, the game was notable for its rich narrative and was one of the earliest RPGs available for a handheld console, paving the way for the popularity of the genre on portable devices. Its innovative approach to RPG mechanics on a compact platform remains a significant contribution to the development of handheld gaming.