Legend of Makai (Japanese: Makai Densetsu) is an arcade platform video game developed by NMK and released by Jaleco in 1988.
| 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 |
Gameplay edit
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 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]
References edit
- ^ "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
