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The Maze of Galious

Dive into a world of adventure and mystery withThe Maze of Galious(1987), one of the masterpieces signedKonami. A true reference of the adventure action game, this title combines exploration, puzzles and epic fighting in a vast maze full of dangers. Playable solo, this game challenges you to save Princess Aphrodite and defeat the evil Galious. Whether you're a passionate collector or a retrogaming fan,The Maze of Galiousis an essential piece of the eraMSX.

The game is sold in its full European version (Boite/notice/cartouche/cale). The game works very well and the whole is in a medium state. A few tears on the cardboard box. See photos.

120.00€

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About

Released in1987onMSX, The Maze of Galious(known asMajou Densetsu II: The Maze of Galious in Japan) is the continuation ofKnightmare(which was aShoot up). Developed also byKonamiand out onMSXin1986, this game marks a major evolution by combining elements of platform and exploration in a vast nonlinear world.

The scenario

After savingAphroditeinKnightmare, heroesPopolonandAphroditecome back to face a new danger. This time, the demonGaliousseized the castle and threatened to plunge the world into darkness. Players must travel through an immense maze to defeat Galious and restore peace.

Gameplay and innovations

The Maze of Galiousis distinguished by:

  • A vast interconnected world: The castle consists of several rooms and levels filled with traps and enemies, with secret passages and puzzles to solve.
  • Two playable characters : Popolon, the strong and resistant warrior, andAphrodite, agile and able to access certain areas inaccessible toPopolon.
  • Objects and Improvements: Keys, weapons and potions are scattered in the game, adding a strategic aspect to exploration.
  • A password system: Unlike other games of the time,The Maze of Galioussaved its progress with passwords.

Reception and inheritance

The game was acclaimed for its depth, challenge and meticulous artistic design. It is often cited as a precursor of type gamesMetroidvania thanks to its free exploration structure.

A nod to Konami: Several elements hidden in the game pay tribute to Konami's other titles. For example, some enemies look like characters ofKnightmareandPenguin Adventure.

A real source of inspiration: The independent gameLa-Mulana(2005) directly inspired byThe Maze of Galiousand pays tribute to him through his gameplay and labyrinth structure. Same for Pampas & Selene released in 2023. Many versions have also been proposed to improve game graphics on both emulators and PCs.

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