Astyanax (1989)
Port of Astyanax
Family Computer · Nintendo Entertainment System
3.10 from 49 ratings
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How long? Main story 3h · with extras 2h · 100% 2h (from 3 logged playthroughs)
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 …
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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".
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Release dates
- Dec 21, 1989 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
- Mar 08, 1990 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System
- Jul 13, 1990 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
Also available on
- Astyanax (1989) · ARC
- Arcade Archives: The Astyanax (2021) · NSW, PS4
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- Polymega Collection Vol. 14: Astyanax (Oct 2025) · Polymega
Rating distribution
5 stars
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4 stars
12
3 stars
27
2 stars
9
1 star
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