Gargoyle's Quest II
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Producer(s) | Tokuro Fujiwara |
| Designer(s) | Ryo Miyazaki |
| Composer(s) | Yuki Iwai |
| Platform(s) | NES, Game Boy |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure, Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Distribution | Cartridge |
Gargoyle's Quest II (レッドアリーマーII Reddo Arīmā Tsū, lit. "Red Arremer II"), is an NES video game released by Capcom in October 1992. Despite being the second game in the Gargoyle's Quest series (part of the larger Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise), it is actually the prequel to the first game, and features a similar gameplay style, which combined role-playing video game elements with side scrolling action.
Storyline
Firebrand is a young warrior in training in his hometown of Etruria. One day, while Firebrand is training in a small, alternate dimension, the Black Light suddenly appears and destroys his home. When he returns successfully from his training, he is told to hurry to the King by another ghoul just before it dies. Upon defeating Nagus, Firebrand is able to meet with King Morock, who informs Firebrand he is on the brink of death. Before dying, he gives Firebrand the Spectre's Fingernail and Firebrand sets off on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Black Light.
Gameplay
The gameplay is identical to the previous Gargoyle's Quest game. Traversing the Ghoul Realm is done via an overhead map view while action areas, such as dungeons and bridges, are side-scrolling.[1] A few minor differences between this game and the original Gargoyle's Quest are the lack of random encounters and the addition of the Magic Tornado. Firebrand also moves much faster on the overhead map than he did in the first game. Similar to a role-playing game, Firebrand will become more powerful as he progresses, from increased flight time and improved jumping ability to more health.[2] Though the game was released in 1992, it still utilized a lengthy password system.
Game Boy re-release
Gargoyle's Quest II was ported to the Game Boy in 1993 in Japan only, under the name Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness (魔界村外伝 The Demon Darkness). This port was an enhanced version of the original title containing two new levels. It was scheduled to be released in North America in July 1993 but was later canceled.
Reception
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Critical reception has been generally positive. Honest Gamers staff reviewer Julian Titus spoke favorably of Gargoyle's Quest II, calling the game "...a criminally overlooked second entry in a criminally overlooked trilogy".[5] Titus praised the graphics by calling the game "...a darker, more serious-looking effort than most of Capcom’s other titles, including Ghosts ‘n Goblins".[6] He also described the game's music as having a "creepy and gothic" style, much like Castlevania.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ JC Fletcher (2007). "Virtually Overlooked: Gargoyle's Quest II". Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness -Overview". Allgame. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness -Overview". Allgame. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Honest Gamers Review". honestgamers.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Honest Gamers Review". honestgamers.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Honest Gamers Review". honestgamers.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Honest Gamers Review". honestgamers.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
External links
- INFINITY
- Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness at MobyGames
- Gargoyle's Quest 2 review at Retro Game Age
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