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Rygar

by Tecmo·published by U.S. Gold, Atari Corporation, Salio, Inc.

198627
LynxSEGA Master SystemCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCNintendoWiiSharp X68000PlayStationPS4

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About

An evil being known as Ligar is about to conquer the land of Argool. Such is his power that no living creature dares to cross paths with him. But the legendary warrior Rygar rises from his grave to restore peace and justice. Armed with his famed weapon Diskarmor, Rygar begins to traverse the vast lands that lead to the lair of the demon, as his minions are trying in vain to stop him...

Originally released on the arcades, Rygar is a side-scrolling action game. The player controls the titular hero, advancing through stages populated by hostile creatures. Beside the Diskarmor, a weapon that looks like a shield with a chain attached to it, the hero can use a variety of other weapons, including projectiles that can be fired in four directions. Various "powers" are scattered through the levels and can be collected. The effects of these powers include increasing the fire power of the equipped weapon, adding time to the clock, temporary invisibility, extra points, etc.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Included in

Ported as

Arcade Archives: Rygar

Also known as

Arcade Archives: Argos no Senshi — Japanese PS4 / Switch title

Arcade Archives: Rygar — PS4 / Switch title

Argos no Senshi — Japanese title

Legendary Warrior — Japanese Lynx in-game title

Rygar: Let's Fight!!! — Tag-lined title

Video Game Anthology Vol. 9: Argos no Senshi — Sharp X68000 title

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Developer

Tecmo

Released

1986

Series

Rygar

Platforms

LynxSEGA Master SystemCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCNintendoWiiSharp X68000PlayStationPS4ArcadeSwitchAntstream

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Side view2D scrollingFantasy