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A teen gets pulled into a fantasy world to save a princess in this NES side-scroller. Upgrade your axe, unleash screen-clearing magic, and deal with some classic platforming jank.
Astyanax came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, developed by Aicom. It was one of those many side-scrolling action games that filled the NES library, a straightforward fantasy adventure that didn't try to reinvent the wheel but offered a solid, if sometimes clunky, experience.
You control a high school student named Astyanax, transported to another dimension to rescue a princess. You move from left to right, screen by screen, hacking through monsters with your axe. You can collect power-ups to strengthen your weapon and find magic crystals that let you unleash powerful spells to clear the screen of enemies. The game is known for its deliberate, sometimes slow pacing and a significant difficulty spike, especially in later levels. It feels like a journey where every new enemy encounter requires your full attention.
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