Overview and Gameplay
Martial artist Thonolan crosses the kingdom of Lowrel to rescue Princess Silphee from the sorcerer Belzed. This one-player action platformer spans eight areas filled with hazards, hidden passages, minibosses, and large stage bosses.
Defeated enemies release airborne items that may restore health or magic, award experience or score, grant an extra life, or cause poison damage. Experience raises Thonolan through eight character levels, increasing his health and magic while unlocking stronger kicks. Twelve spells provide ranged attacks, healing, protection, shields, and temporary flight. Passwords allow progress to continue between stages.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement: Use the directional pad to walk, crouch, and combine directions with attacks.
- Jumping: Press A to jump and hold it for additional height.
- Combat: Press B to kick. New directional, aerial, sliding, and diving kicks become available as Thonolan gains levels.
- Magic: Press Start to pause and choose a learned spell, then press Select to cast it.
- Challenge: Later stages sharply increase the danger, and completing the adventure unlocks harder playthroughs.
Release And Credits
- Release: 1992
- Developer: KID
- Publisher: Taito America
- Original platform: NES
- Alternate styling: KickMaster
