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Astyanax

Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Action Fantasy
65
User Score
6 ratings
December 21, 1989
Released 13274 days ago
Family Computer Nintendo Entertainment System

About

It is a 2D action platform game focused on hack and slash and spell casting. The game consists of six linear levels of which each has two sub-levels meaning the game consists of 12 level in total. After every level there is a cut-scene pushing the story forward.

There are three weapons - an axe, a spear and a big sword. An axe is a basic weapon the hero holds at the beginning of the game. The player can upgrade the axe using a power-up which has the shape of a small axe. The spear is the second stage of the weapon upgrade system and the big sword is the final stage. The big sword is the most powerful melee weapon in the game.

The player can cast three magic spells which using is limited by the magic meter. The first is "Bind", which stops the time altogether with the enemies in the level. The second is "Blast", which casts fire balls destroying all enemies visible on the screen at the time of the casting. The third is "Bolt", which has the form of a lightning strike and acts similarly to "Blast".

Storyline

The story follows a young 16 years old boy who is suddenly transported into a different reality (dimension) while walking to school. He appears in the kingdom of Remlia and meets a fairy named Cutie. She tells him that Rosebud, the princess of the kingdom, has been abducted by an evil wizard called Blackhorn and asks him for a help. He agrees and together they set off for the castle where Rosebud is being held.

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Release Dates by Platform

Family Computer Worldwide
Dec 21, 1989
Nintendo Entertainment System Worldwide
Mar 8, 1990
Nintendo Entertainment System Worldwide
Jul 13, 1990

Game Info

Developer
Aicom
Publisher
Jaleco
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes
Action Fantasy

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English, Japanese

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