Description

"Jing Ke Xin Zhuan" (京剧 新传), translated as "The New Legend of Jing Ke," is an unlicensed strategy role-playing game developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This game, although less known in the Western world, is based on the historical tale from the Warring States period of Chinese history, specifically focusing on the story of Jing Ke's attempt to assassinate the King of Qin, who would later become Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China. Players control Jing Ke as he navigates through various challenges and battles to reach his target, the King. The game mixes elements of traditional RPGs with strategy, requiring players to manage resources, equip items, and engage in turn-based combat.

The game is notable not just for its historical narrative, but also for being part of the niche market of NES games developed in Asia that were never licensed by Nintendo. As such, "Jing Ke Xin Zhuan" was primarily distributed in Asian markets and has become a collectible among retro game enthusiasts. Its gameplay is characterized by a complex system of managing the protagonist’s skills and interactions with other characters, which was quite advanced for the time. Although not officially recognized or distributed by Nintendo, the game has earned recognition from gamers for its depth and the unique setting, differentiating it from more mainstream NES titles centered around Western folklore or science fiction themes.