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The Astyanax

1989 1-2 Players 74% Not Rated

Astyanax, known in Japan as The Lord of King, is a side-scrolling action game developed by Aicom released for the arcades by Jaleco. The hero sets out to slay the evil wizard terrorizing the land. He is armed with an ax and also has a magic lightning spell that can be powered-up two times. Magic upgrades and health potions can be found in small stone pillars. The player needs to beat monsters in a number of locales, jumping across pits and fighting bosses at the end of stages. Two-player co-op is supported, with the second player being palette-swap of Player 1.

Release date
December 21, 1989
Developer
Aicom
Publisher
Jaleco
Players
1-2

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The Astyanax

Astyanax, known in Japan as The Lord of King, is a side-scrolling action game developed by Aicom released for the arcades by Jaleco.

The hero sets out to slay the evil wizard terrorizing the land. He is armed with an ax and also has a magic lightning spell that can be powered-up two times. Magic upgrades and health potions can be found in small stone pillars. The player needs to beat monsters in a number of locales, jumping across pits and fighting bosses at the end of stages. Two-player co-op is supported, with the second player being palette-swap of Player 1.

Genres

Platform / Fighter Scrolling

Modes

2-Player Simultaneous

Studios and credits

Developer
Aicom
Publisher
Jaleco

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 21, 1989 · Not Rated

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