Play Soldier Of Light Online

Soldier of Light came out for the Amiga in 1986, developed by Technos Japan and published by Taito. It was one of those games that tried to blend genres, mixing side-scrolling platforming with shoot 'em up sections, which felt ambitious for its time. The game didn't get a huge amount of attention, but it had a certain charm that stuck with players who gave it a chance.

You control Xain, a warrior who travels across five planets, each with its own enemies and obstacles. Your main goal is to defeat the bosses on each world and eventually take on the final fortress in space. You collect different weapons as you go, like a sword and a bow, but if you die, you lose your gear and have to start the level over with basic equipment. The pacing is uneven; some sections drag, while others throw relentless enemies your way. It feels like a rough but earnest attempt to create an epic adventure on limited hardware.