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Play Deadly Towers Online

Zelda-like NES action where you chuck swords at hordes of monsters to stop a wizard. Way harder than it looks.

Developer: Irem
Genre: Action
Released: 1986
File size: 128 bytes
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Game Overview

Deadly Towers came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, developed by Irem. It was one of those many action-adventure games that tried to capture the exploratory spirit of the era, though it carved its own peculiar, often frustrating, path. You play as a hero named Prince Myer, tasked with stopping the evil wizard Drake from reviving a demon. The game is structured across a sprawling map filled with towers, castles, and underground passages, all interconnected in a way that demands careful navigation.

You control the prince through screen by screen exploration, using a sword for close combat and a bow for ranged attacks against a relentless stream of enemies. The main objective is to find seven orbs hidden deep within the deadly towers to ultimately confront Drake. Key mechanics include collecting gold to purchase better equipment, like stronger swords and armor, and managing your health through scarce recovery items. The pacing is slow and deliberate, largely due to the punishing difficulty; enemies respawn quickly, and progress is often gated behind finding specific, well-hidden keys. It feels like a constant, grueling test of your patience and memory as much as your reflexes.

Nintendo (NES)
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