Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

This is an action-adventure game in which players help a young warrior on her a quest to help mysterious elemental spirits. Players traverse side-scrolling platforms, collect coins and hearts, and use a sword to defeat fantastical creatures (e.g., mummies, walking mushrooms, slime blobs) in melee-style combat. Combat can be frenetic at times, as players slash at enemies multiple times to reduce their health meters; damage is also indicated by cries of pain, puffs of smoke, and impact sound effects.