Port

Solomon's Key

ReleasedJul 30, 1986

Family Computer Disk System
Nintendo 3DS
Wii
Family Computer
Wii U
Nintendo Entertainment System

About

The NES port of Solomon's Key, a puzzle game developed by Tecmo in 1986 for arcade on custom hardware based on the Z80 chipset. The game is generally recognized as one of the most difficult games to appear on the NES. The player, controlling a sorcerer known only as Dana must overcome unlimited enemy spawning, challenging level designs, a countdown timer, instant death from any physical contact with enemies, and limited ways to dispatch enemies.

Developer: Tecmo
Publisher: Tecmo Koei Games, Tecmo
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Arcade
Themes: Fantasy
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: CLASSIND L

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Family Computer	Jul 30, 1986
Family Computer Disk System	Jan 25, 1991
Nintendo 3DS	Dec 5, 2012 · JapanAug 22, 2013 · EuropeSep 19, 2013 · North America
Nintendo Entertainment System	Jul 22, 1987
Wii	Nov 19, 2006 · North AmericaDec 2, 2006 · JapanDec 15, 2006 · Europe
Wii U	May 1, 2013 · JapanMay 9, 2013 · Europe