Legend of Makai
Legend of Makai (Japanese: Makai Densetsu) is an arcade video game from 1988. It was produced by Japanese video game manufacturer Jaleco.
| Legend of Makai | |
|---|---|
 Flyer for the original Japanese release | |
| Developer(s) | NMK |
| Publisher(s) | Jaleco |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players, alternating turns |
| Cabinet | Standard upright |
| CPU | Motorola 68000 |
| Sound | Zilog Z80, Yamaha YM2203 |
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
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.[1]
References
- Gaksch, Martin (February 1989). "Legend of Makai". Power Play. p. 66. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
External links
- 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 on IMDb