Knightmare

1986 Konami video game on MSX standard platform

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Also known as Majou Densetsu

Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Released: 1986
Platforms: MSX
, SG-1000
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1.smspower.org/Games/Knightmare-SG
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Genre: shoot 'em up
Game mode: single-player video game

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Knightmare is a 1986 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for the MSX home computer. It was included in compilations for the MSX, PlayStation and Sega Saturn, followed by a port for mobile phones, and digital re-releases for the Virtual Console and Microsoft Windows via Project EGG. It is the first entry in the Knightmare trilogy. The game stars Popolon, a warrior who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Aphrodite from the evil priest Hudnos. The player must fight waves of enemies while avoiding collision with their projectiles and obstacles along the way, and facing against bosses.

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Distribution format: ROM cartridge platforms: MSX
Composer: Miki Higashino
Input device: computer keyboard
CERO rating: A (All ages) content descriptor: none
Followed by: Maze of Galious
Country of origin: Japan
Part of the series: Knightmare
Review score: 10/10(January 1987) review score by: Wolfgang Rui · published in: Aktueller Software Markt
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1.Stated in Aktueller Software Markt
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Price: 59 Deutsche Mark sourcing circumstances: circa

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