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Rygar

by Tecmo·published by Nintendo, Tecmo

1987E10+21
NESArcadeNintendoSwitch

Reader score

7.1/ 10

47 votes

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About

This version of Rygar is quite different from the arcade original and its ports, though it shares the same basic story: a legendary warrior rises from the grave in order to defeat the forces of evil in the land of Argool. Rather than being a linear arcade-style game, this version emphasizes exploration and allows the player to re-visit locations with special items that may open previously inaccessible locations.

The game contains a light RPG element in form of permanent power-ups which increase the main character's performance in combat. It also offers multiple viewpoints: the action-oriented stages are viewed from a side-scrolling perspective, but when travelling between zones the game takes on an overhead view that can also lead to combat situations.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / IsometricSide view

Mods

Rygar SNES Port

Port of

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——
Japanese——

Game details

Media Type

Cartridge

Input Devices Supported/Optional

PowerGlove

Number of Players Supported

1 Player

Box art

Also known as

Argos no Jūjiken — Japanese title

Rygar: Join Forces With The Legendary Warrior — Tag-lined title

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Facts

Developer

Tecmo

Publisher

Nintendo, Tecmo

Released

1987

Series

Rygar

Platforms

NESArcadeNintendoSwitch

Age ratings

ESRBE10+

Standing

Top 99% by visits

Tags

Diagonal-downSide view2D scrollingMetroidvaniaPlatformRPG elementsFantasyRegional differences