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"Legend of the Ghost Lion" is a role-playing video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1992. Developed by Kemco and known as "White Lion Densetsu" in Japan, the game revolves around the journey of a young girl named Maria, who ventures into a mysterious world to find her missing parents. Maria's parents had gone to confront the mythical Ghost Lion, and never returned. Unlike traditional RPGs that focus on gathering a permanent party of characters, "Ghost Lion" utilizes a unique system where Maria summons helpful creatures and spirits by using various items like keys and spears. These spirits act as temporary party members, aiding her in battles against a variety of foes in turn-based combat sequences.

The game is significant for its departure from standard RPG mechanics, notably how it handles character progression and combat. Instead of gaining experience points from battles to level up characters, Maria and her summoned allies grow stronger through individual encounters against enemies, enhancing their capabilities or learning new skills directly through combat. The narrative unfolds through her interactions in a world filled with dream-like landscapes and fantastical elements, engaging players in a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and traditional RPG combat. The atmospheric setting and story-driven gameplay of "Legend of the Ghost Lion" offered a distinct experience from other RPGs of the time, though it remains a lesser-known title in the genre.

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