Moon Crystal (Japan) [En by A.W.Jackson v1.0] ROM

I picked this game up on a whim and actually really enjoyed it. Rescue your village and family from an evil man who kidnapped them all so that he could possess the moon crystal, a mysterious and powerful item.
It's a side scrolling platformer, pretty basic. However I really enjoyed the movement which is reminiscent of Prince of Persia as you can grab ledges and pull yourself up as well as grab onto them when you are falling. The characters' movements are in the same realistic style as well.
The enemies are nothing too difficult but the bosses can require a few moments of strategy devising before taking them on.
It's the platforming that can be at times difficult, sometimes solely as a result of the awkward movements of the player.
All in all I am enjoying this title and would recommend it to anyone looking for a "diamond in the rough" after exhausting the usual fare. Well, maybe more like a "cubic zirconia" in the rough..