| Hino Tori (also Firebird) | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Composer(s) | Motoaki Furukawa Yoshinori Sasaki |
| Platform(s) | MSX2 |
| Release date(s) | 1987 |
| Genre(s) | ? |
| Mode(s) | ? |
| Rating(s) | ? |
| Media/distribution | cartridge |
Hino Tori, also unofficially called Firebird, is a game developed by Konami. It is in essence a Knightmare-like vertical scrolling shooter with the player viewing his character on the back and enemies and obstacles entering from the top of the screen. In addition, the game's six stages are laid out in a labyrinthine way, adding puzzle elements to the mix. In order to find, reach and defeat the game's final boss, the player will have to travel back and forth between the various stages to obtain a large assortment of keys. These keys then allow access to parts of other stages, even earlier ones. This traveling between the stages is highly unusual for a shoot 'em up.
The game is laid out in a graphic style alluring to India and Hinduism in general, similar to The Treasure of Usas.