Mystic Defender is a two-dimensional action video game released for the Sega Genesis system. Originally titled Kujakuō 2: Geneijō in Japan

Japan

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 and based on the anime

Anime

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/manga

Manga

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 Kujaku Ou, it is the sequel to SpellCaster

Spellcaster (video game)

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for the Sega Master System

Sega Master System

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Story

Mystic Defender takes place in an alternate Japan fantasy setting in which the anarchistic sorcerer Zareth kidnaps a young woman named Alexandra. Zareth plans to use Alexandra as a sacrifice for the resurrecting of an ancient and evil god known as Zao. Not long after the kidnapping, Zareth's plan becomes apparent as Azuchi castle - the dwelling of Zao - rises from the waters.

Joe Yamato, an experienced sorcerer, is called into action to save Alexandra and stop Zareth's plan to resurrect Zao by battling his way through the dark and bizarre disciples and demons of Zao.

Magic

The players only means of defense in the game is the use of magical spells that the player can acquire during game play (by picking the power up).

Players start with a single shooting ball of energy that can be charged to fire one powerful shot, but players can also acquire a spiritual flame that can be pointed in straight and diagonal directions and when charged can reach good distances and a spherical power that launches ricocheting spheres around the screen that multiply when fully charged.

Aside from these powers, players can also use a screen-clearing power that summons a three-headed dragon that destroys all enemies and fired shots on screen.

Software Revisions

There are two revisions of Mystic Defender. While both versions play the same, it's the ending that's affected.

The First Revision (REV 00) features the final boss with Alexandra on top of the boss while completely nude.

The Second Revision (REV 01) has Alexandra wear a tattered pink dress.