Overview and Gameplay
Three separate biblical journeys unfold across side-scrolling stages, each focusing on a different moment from early narratives: guiding a caravan toward Bethlehem, escaping Egypt on a donkey, and searching for a missing child in Jerusalem. Each scenario mixes platforming movement with hazards, collectibles, and light quiz prompts that influence progression and survival.
Players move through themed stages filled with environmental obstacles and enemy creatures while managing limited health. Certain items can be collected for points, while progression depends on reaching stage goals such as exits or flags. Some segments introduce questions that must be answered correctly to gain benefits like extra survivability.
Controls And Mechanics
- Side-scrolling movement with jumping and running actions used to traverse terrain
- Projectile and interaction actions appear in specific scenarios for offense or utility
- Health is tracked through a limited life system that decreases on contact with hazards
- Stage progression is linear, moving through themed levels with increasing difficulty
- Single-player experience with no multiplayer modes
Version Notes
- Unlicensed NES release published by Wisdom Tree
- Includes revision variant labeled as a later internal update
- Part of a multi-scenario compilation format focused on biblical stories
Release And Credits
- 1991
- Wisdom Tree
- NES original release
- Alternate title: The King of Kings
