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Hippodrome

by Data East·published by Data East

198919
Arcade

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This is a mythologically-themed gladiator game with simple controls, allowing players to move left and right, jump, and attack. Players choose one of two human fighters, who must overcome eight terrifying and monstrous fantastic opponents (eg. dragon, wizard, scorpion-man) in the ring to win a tournament and rule the kingdom for one year. Between bouts, players can visit a store and upgrade their equipment, granting them different health, range and damage bonuses. A second player can join in at any time to challenge the current player, but only the winner can proceed in the tournament.

This game is succeeded by Mutant Fighter.

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Perspective

Side view

Also known as

Fighting Fantasy — Japanese title

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Developer

Data East

Publisher

Data East

Released

1989

Platforms

Arcade

Standing

Top 97% by want to play

Tags

Side view2D scrollingFightingDirect controlClassical antiquityFantasy