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    Knightmare

  • First released on 1 January, 1986 for MSX
  • Knightmare, known in Japan as Majou Densetsu (魔城伝説 , Demon Castle Legend?

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  • First released on 1 January, 1986 for MSX
  • Knightmare, known in Japan as Majou Densetsu (魔城伝説 , Demon Castle Legend?


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    About

    ), is a 1986 MSX vertical scrolling shooter computer game. The player is a knight, Popolon, who has to fight his way through several levels to defeat Hudnos and rescue Aphrodite.

    Knightmare was an innovative upward-scrolling shoot 'em up game on the MSX system released as game cartridge. The top-view graphics were considered very sophisticated for its time, similar to other MSX games such as Nemesis and Penguin Adventure.

    Konami also released a slightly altered version that could be bought from LINKS network. (Japanese "internet replacement" of the 80's) In this version you could submit high scores to online server.

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    MSX, PC DOS, Mobile, Virtual Console, PC

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    Bird view / Isometric

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    Konami Digital Entertainment
    Konami is a Japanese game company, maker of series such as Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid & Castlevania.
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