The Astyanax
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- This article is about an arcade game; for the NES game, see Astyanax (video game).
| The Astyanax | |
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 Screenshot of The Astyanax |
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| Developer(s) | Jaleco |
| Publisher(s) | Jaleco |
| Release date(s) | 1989 (Arcade) |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Up to 2 players, alternating turns |
| Platform(s) | Arcade Game, NES |
| Input | 8-way Joystick, 3 Buttons |
| Arcade cabinet | Horizontal |
| Arcade system(s) | Jaleco Mega System 1A hardware |
| Arcade CPU(s) | 68000 |
| Arcade sound system(s) | Sound CPU : 68000 Sound Chips : YM2151, OKI6295 |
| Arcade display | Raster, 256 x 224 pixels, 1024 colors |
The Astyanax is a scrolling "Hack and slash" arcade game released by Jaleco in 1989.
[edit] Description
An evil wizard is causing terror in a faraway land. Only you, a brave legendary warrior has the strength and courage to face him and his powerful demons in order to restore peace.
[edit] Gameplay
Collect power-ups, and defeat enemies and bosses to advance levels and continue your fantasy quest.
[edit] Trivia
- In Greek mythology, Astyanax (means 'King of the city') was the son of Hector and Andromache. He was killed during the Trojan War by Neoptolemus, who threw the infant from a wall and told his mother 'Since my father (Achilles) killed his father (Hector) he might try to avenge the death. He also could become King of Troy and we want no more kings of Troy!'.
- This game is known in Japan as "The Lord of King".
