Overview and Gameplay
Arthur enters the Ghoul Realm to rescue Princess Guinevere from Sardius in one of Capcom’s best-known SNES action platformers. Stages mix undead enemies, strict jumps, moving terrain, bosses, weapon pickups, time pressure, and the series’ famous armor system.
One hit breaks Arthur’s armor, leaving him exposed; another costs a life. Progress depends on learning enemy patterns, choosing weapons carefully, defeating bosses, and clearing the quest again with the required special weapon to reach the true ending.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions move Arthur, climb, and duck.
- Y uses the current weapon.
- B jumps, and pressing jump again performs the double jump.
- Bronze and Golden Armor upgrade attacks, while shields and magic expand Arthur’s survival options.
Version Notes
This is the European PAL SNES release. The Japanese version is titled Chō Makaimura / 超魔界村; this is not the later Game Boy Advance version.
Release And Credits
- Release date: December 10, 1992
- Developer: Capcom Co., Ltd.
- Publisher: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Original platform: SNES / Super Famicom
