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Knightmare

), is a 1986 MSX vertical scrolling shooter computer game. The player is a knight, Popolon, who has to fight his way through several levels to defeat Hudnos and rescue Aphrodite.

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About Knightmare

Knightmare, known in Japan as Majou Densetsu (魔城伝説 , Demon Castle Legend?), is a 1986 MSX vertical scrolling shooter computer game. The player is a knight, Popolon, who has to fight his way through several levels to defeat Hudnos and rescue Aphrodite. Knightmare was an innovative upward-scrolling shoot 'em up game on the MSX system released as game cartridge. The top-view graphics were considered very sophisticated for its time, similar to other MSX games such as Nemesis and Penguin Adventure. Konami also released a slightly altered version that could be bought from LINKS network. (Japanese "internet replacement" of the 80's) In this version you could submit high scores to online server. It was brought without a license to the SG-1000 in Taiwan.

Source: IGDB

IGDB

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Facts

Platforms
PC
Release date
January 1, 1986
Genres
Shooter · Arcade
Themes
Action · Fantasy
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Modes
Solo only
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes

Screenshots

Knightmare screenshot 1Knightmare screenshot 2Knightmare screenshot 3Knightmare screenshot 4Knightmare screenshot 5

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is Knightmare on?
Knightmare is available on PC.
Does Knightmare have co-op?
No, Knightmare is single-player only.

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