Legend of Makai
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| Legend of Makai | |
|---|---|
 Japanese arcade flyer | |
| Developer | NMK |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release | |
| Genres | Platform, action-adventure |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Legend of Makai (Japanese: Makai Densetsu) is a 1988 platform game developed by NMK and published by Jaleco for arcades.
Gameplay
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Legend of Makai is an action-adventure platformer based in a fantasy setting. The player controls a young warrior whose quest is to rescue a princess from an evil wizard. The warrior starts off with only a sword, but can purchase other weapons and magical items from shops. The gameplay consists finding one's way through non-linear levels, using keys to open doors and killing or avoiding various enemies. The player has a fixed amount of time to complete each level.
Reception
[edit]In Japan, Game Machine listed Legend of Makai as the 21st most successful table arcade unit of August 1988.[2] Legend of Makai was favorably reviewed by Power Play's Martin Gaksch, who praised the game's mix of action and adventure but criticized the graphics.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971–2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971–2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. p. 33. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 339. Amusement Press, Inc. 1 September 1988. p. 21.
- ^ Gaksch, Martin (February 1989). "Legend of Makai". Power Play. p. 66. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
External links
[edit]- Legend of Makai at the Killer List of Videogames
- Legend of Makai at the Arcade History database
- Legend of Makai at MobyGames
- Legend of Makai at IMDb