Overview and Gameplay
In the year 2777, the island nation of Xexyz is conquered by the mechanical fortress Goruza, and Apollo sets out in a battle suit to rescue its queens and Princess Maria. Xexyz mixes side-scrolling action with shooting stages, shops, dialogue, bosses, and fantasy sci-fi weapons.
The game alternates between Action Mode and Shooting Mode. Apollo explores islands and castles on foot, enters doors, gathers energy balls, buys items, and collects weapons, then shifts into vehicle-based shooter sections with Mobile Armors and Cyborg Riders.
Controls And Mechanics
- The Control Pad moves Apollo, moves the cursor, and enters doors.
- Button A jumps and is also used for password entry.
- Button B shoots weapons and advances some conversations.
- Start begins the game and pauses action.
- Select moves or confirms the cursor in menus and dialogue screens.
- The game is single-player only.
Version Notes
The USA NES release is the localized version of the Japanese Famicom game Kame no Ongaeshi: Urashima Densetsu.
Release And Credits
- USA NES release year: 1990
- Developer: Atlus
- Publisher: Hudson Soft
- Japanese title: Kame no Ongaeshi: Urashima Densetsu
