Play Krion Conquest Online

Krion Conquest came out on the NES in 1990 from Vic Tokai, a time when side scrolling action games were common but few tried to blend magic and platforming so directly. It was one of those games you either found in a rental store or heard about from a friend, not a blockbuster but a solid attempt at something a little different.

You control a young sorceress named Francesca, moving screen by screen through a series of themed stages. Your main weapon is a staff that fires small, rapid shots, but holding the button charges it for a much more powerful blast that clears groups of enemies. You also collect spell books that grant temporary abilities, like a shield or a screen clearing attack, which are crucial for surviving the relentless enemy patterns. The objective is straightforward: fight through each level, defeat the boss, and move on. The pacing is fast and the difficulty is steep, demanding quick reflexes and smart use of your limited magic. It feels like a constant, tense scramble to manage your positioning and your charge shots before you get overwhelmed.