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Pick a class, then scramble to survive—your guy gets hungry, tired, and hunted by monsters if you don’t manage his needs. Oh, and the world’s literally crumbling around you while you mash buttons to fight.
Super Hydlide came out for the Sega Genesis in 1987, developed and published by Sega. It was one of the earlier action RPGs on the system, arriving before many of the more polished titles that would define the genre on the console. The game presents a straightforward fantasy setup, with a world in peril and a hero tasked with setting things right.
You control a custom hero, choosing from classes like fighter or thief, and must explore the world screen by screen. Your main goal is to defeat four evil demons and recover the Sacred Stones to prevent the world's destruction. Key mechanics include real time combat where you swing your sword or use a bow, and a demanding survival system where your character constantly grows hungry, tired, and even poisoned if you aren't careful. The pacing is deliberate, often slow, as you grind for better gear and manage your status to avoid sudden death. It feels like a constant battle against the game's systems as much as its monsters.
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You can download this ROM to play Super Hydlide offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
