Use 於 1989 年 2 月在任天堂 Famicom（紅白機）上推出的《百鬼夜行》（Hyakkiyakou），是一款以日本傳統妖怪傳說為背景、結合探索與戰鬥的「雙層式動作 RPG」。在當時眾多奇幻題材作品之中，憑藉其濃厚的浮世繪風格與獨特的晝夜切換系統，營造出一種極具和式恐怖氛圍的異色魅力，令人印象深刻。

在畫面與技術表現方面，充分展現 1989 年紅白機對日式怪談視覺化的嘗試。整體結構分為俯瞰視角的大地圖探索，以及進入戰鬥或城鎮時的橫向視角畫面。最令人驚艷的，是各式妖怪的點陣設計，無論是雨傘小僧、輪入道，還是巨大的荒骷髏，每一種造型都細膩而考究，帶有陰森詭譎的藝術風格。音樂方面則融合日本傳統雅樂的幽暗氣息與電子音效的緊張節奏，特別是在夜幕降臨時，旋律轉為壓迫而詭異，成功塑造出「百鬼夜行」的混亂與恐怖。

故事背景設定在妖魔肆虐的江戶時代。由於地獄之門被開啟，大量妖怪湧入人間，導致村莊荒廢、生靈塗炭。玩家扮演一名擁有靈力的驅魔少年，為了封印混亂的源頭並拯救被奪走的靈魂，踏上橫跨荒野、墓地與古寺的冒險之旅。在旅途中，需要蒐集散落各地的靈珠與神聖武具，逐步強化自身能力，最終深入地獄深處，與統領百鬼的魔王展開決戰。整體劇情圍繞著宿命、靈力覺醒與光暗對抗展開，是一則典型卻充滿怪談氣息的冒險故事。

在操作與系統設計上，最大的特色在於「時間流動」對整體遊戲節奏的影響。白天時妖怪數量較少且相對弱小，適合玩家進行探索與準備；然而一旦入夜，妖怪的出現率與攻擊力會大幅提升，真正的「百鬼夜行」隨之展開，使生存壓力急劇上升。必須隨時留意時間的變化，決定是繼續前進還是暫時躲入寺廟避難。戰鬥部分則採用類似動作射擊的方式，可以向多方向發射靈力彈，搭配靈活的移動來應對行動詭異的妖怪。此外，遊戲中還包含符咒、御守等道具管理，以及不同屬性靈力的切換，讓戰鬥更具策略性與深度。

在市場評價方面，獲得兩極化的反應。評論普遍肯定其出色的美術風格與對日本妖怪文化的高度還原，認為這是一款具有濃厚文化底蘊的作品。然而，其高遇敵率、夜晚難度暴增，以及地圖指引不夠明確等設計，也讓不少玩家感到挫折，使其未能成為當時的主流熱門作品。即便如此，本作仍被視為紅白機時代一顆風格獨特的「和風明珠」，以極具硬派氣質的方式詮釋古老傳說中的恐懼與戰鬥。

Released by Use in February 1989 for the Nintendo Famicom, Hyakkiyakou (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) is a uniquely structured “dual-layer action RPG” inspired by traditional Japanese yokai folklore. At the time, it stood out for its eerie ukiyo-e-inspired visuals and its distinctive day-night cycle system, giving it a hauntingly atmospheric charm that set it apart from other fantasy titles.

From a technical and artistic perspective, the game showcases a strong commitment to visualizing classic Japanese ghost stories within the limitations of late-1980s hardware. The gameplay alternates between an overhead world map for exploration and side-view scenes for combat and towns. What leaves the strongest impression is the design of the yokai themselves. Creatures such as the umbrella spirit, flaming wheel demon, and towering skeletal giants are rendered in highly detailed pixel art, exuding a grotesque yet fascinating aesthetic. The soundtrack blends the somber tones of traditional Japanese gagaku with electronic elements, and when night falls, the music shifts into a more oppressive and tense arrangement, perfectly evoking the chaos of a supernatural night parade.

The story is set in a demon-infested version of Japan during the Edo period. After the gates of hell are opened, malevolent spirits flood into the human world, leaving devastation in their wake. The player takes on the role of a young exorcist gifted with spiritual powers, embarking on a journey across desolate fields, graveyards, and ancient temples. In order to seal the source of the chaos and rescue lost souls, the protagonist must collect sacred orbs and divine weapons scattered across the land. The narrative ultimately leads to a descent into the depths of hell for a final confrontation with the demon lord who commands the horde of yokai, forming a classic tale of destiny, spiritual awakening, and the clash between light and darkness.

The gameplay system introduces a dynamic time cycle that significantly impacts strategy. During the day, enemies are fewer and weaker, making it ideal for travel and gathering information. However, once night falls, the titular “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons” begins, dramatically increasing both the number and strength of enemies. Players must constantly monitor the in-game time gauge and decide whether to press forward or seek refuge in safe locations such as temples. Combat takes on the form of an action shooter, with the protagonist firing spiritual energy projectiles in multiple directions. Precision movement is essential, as enemies often follow erratic patterns and can pass through obstacles. In addition, players must manage items such as talismans and charms, and quickly switch between different spiritual attributes to exploit enemy weaknesses, adding a layer of tactical depth to each encounter.

Upon release, Hyakkiyakou received mixed but notable recognition. Critics praised its strong artistic direction and immersive world-building rooted in Japanese folklore, highlighting it as a culturally rich and stylistically distinctive title. However, its steep difficulty curve, high encounter rate, and sometimes unclear navigation made it less accessible to general audiences. As a result, it did not achieve mainstream success at the time, but it has since been remembered as a hidden gem on the Famicom—a uniquely atmospheric work that boldly captures the fear and mystique of traditional Japanese supernatural legends.