Legend of Makai explained

Legend of Makai
Developer:NMK
Publisher:Jaleco
Released:1988
Genre:Platform game
Modes:Up to 2 players, alternating turns
Platforms:Arcade

Legend of Makai (Japanese: Makai Densetsu) is an arcade platform video game developed by NMK and released by Jaleco in 1988.

Gameplay

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

In Japan, Game Machine listed Legend of Makai on their September 1, 1988 issue as being the twenty-first most-successful table arcade unit of the month.[1] Legend of Makai was favourably reviewed by Power Play's Martin Gaksch, who praised the game's mix of action and adventure, but also criticized the graphics.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos). Game Machine. 339. Amusement Press, Inc.. 1 September 1988. 21. ja.
  2. News: Legend of Makai. Power Play. February 1989 . 6 July 2015 . Gaksch, Martin . 66.