Status Reset_Tears Dec 28, 2020
This is a Namco arcade classic that is worth experiencing from a historical standpoint (it inspired most early console RPGs in Japan, where it was a big hit), but isn't one I've ever been able to get into. Definitely an interesting title though -- you are a knight and each level is a maze; you have to find the key, …
Read moreThis is a Namco arcade classic that is worth experiencing from a historical standpoint (it inspired most early console RPGs in Japan, where it was a big hit), but isn't one I've ever been able to get into. Definitely an interesting title though -- you are a knight and each level is a maze; you have to find the key, the exit, and if you want a treasure that can aid you. Each level has a different requirement for unlocking access to the treasure (e.g. defeat 3 slimes). It's all pretty clever, but it mostly feels tedious and obtuse in practice. You start off super-slow, and the sword you attack with only seems to work half the time. I've tried to stick with it, but I mostly get frustrated.
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