Knightmare

ReleasedJanuary 1986

SG-1000
Wii
PC (Microsoft Windows)
DOS
Wii U
Legacy Mobile Device
MSX

About

Knightmare, known in Japan as Majou Densetsu (魔城伝説 , Demon Castle Legend?), is a 1986 MSX vertical scrolling shooter computer game. The player is a knight, Popolon, who has to fight his way through several levels to defeat Hudnos and rescue Aphrodite. Knightmare was an innovative upward-scrolling shoot 'em up game on the MSX system released as game cartridge. The top-view graphics were considered very sophisticated for its time, similar to other MSX games such as Nemesis and Penguin Adventure. Konami also released a slightly altered version that could be bought from LINKS network. (Japanese "internet replacement" of the 80's) In this version you could submit high scores to online server. It was brought without a license to the SG-1000 in Taiwan.

Developer: Konami
Publisher: Jumbo, Konami
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: CERO A
IGDB rating: 70 / 100 (16 ratings)
Also known as: Majou Densetsu, 魔城伝説

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
DOS	1992
Legacy Mobile Device	Jan 8, 2003
MSX	January 1986 · EuropeMar 29, 1986 · Japan
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jul 22, 2014
Wii	Dec 22, 2009
Wii U	Mar 19, 2014