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Legend of Makai[a] is a 1988 platform video game developed by NMK and published by Jaleco for arcades. It was released in Japan in July 1988 and North America in November 1988.[1] Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in March 2021.[2]

DeveloperNMK
PublisherJaleco
PlatformArcade
Release
  • JP: July 1988
  • NA: November 1988
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Legend of Makai
North American arcade flyer
DeveloperNMK
PublisherJaleco
PlatformArcade
Release
  • JP: July 1988
  • NA: November 1988
GenresPlatform, action-adventure
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer
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Gameplay

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Legend of Makai is an action-adventure platformer based in a fantasy setting. The player controls a young warrior whose quest is to rescue a princess from an evil wizard. The warrior starts off with only a sword, but can purchase other weapons and magical items from shops. The gameplay consists finding one's way through non-linear levels, using keys to open doors and killing or avoiding various enemies. The player has a fixed amount of time to complete each level.[3]

Reception

In Japan, Game Machine listed Legend of Makai as the 21st most successful table arcade unit of August 1988.[4] Legend of Makai was favorably reviewed by Power Play's Martin Gaksch, who praised the game's mix of action and adventure but criticized the graphics.[5]

Notes

  1. [a]
    Japanese: 魔魁伝説, Hepburn: Makai Densetsu

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