The Treasure of USAS
Discover USAS (also known as The Treasure of USAS), a masterpiece of action and platforms by Konami, released in 1987 on MSX. Dive into a thrilling adventure through ancient ruins and mysterious temples, filled with traps and puzzles. With its captivating gameplay, neat graphics and innovative mechanics, USAS is an essential treasure for retrogaming enthusiasts and MSX game collectors.
The version presented here is in perfect condition and works perfectly. This is the European edition of the game, delivered in its original cardboard box. The complete set includes the package leaflet, cartridge, cartridge holder and box, all included in this offer.
170.00€
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About
Released exclusively on MSX in 1987, USAS (The Treasure of USAS) is an action and platform game developed by Konami. His title refers to a mythical civilization whose hidden treasures attract adventurers. Combining exploration, puzzles and fighting, the game offers a rich and varied experience, marking a turning point in the design of adventure games on MSX.
The scenario
Centuries ago, Induras, the god of war, banished Usas, the goddess Supreme Mother, and shattered her precious jewel by dispersing her four fragments at the four winds. Two adventurers, Wit and Cles, are embarking on a perilous quest to reconstruct this legendary jewel. By exploring ancient temples and confronting strange creatures, they hope to realize one of the most important cultural discoveries of their time.
Gameplay and features
- Two complementary characters : Wit is agile and fast, while Cles is stronger and able to handle certain objects. The player can alternate to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- Exploration and puzzles : Each temple is filled with secret rooms, traps and puzzles that require reflection and skill.
- A system of objects and keys : Players must collect keys and use specific objects to advance in temples.
- Dynamic Combats : Face a variety of enemies, from mythological monsters to mechanical guards.
- Graphics and quality music : Faithful to Konami's know-how, the game offers an immersive atmosphere with meticulous details and memorable melodies.
Reception and inheritance
USAS is often cited among the best MSX games for its depth, its varied gameplay and its successful mix of action and reflection. He has inspired other exploration games and remains today a popular classic of collectors and retrogaming enthusiasts.
- Hidden Cultural References : The temples and statues of the game are strongly inspired by real ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptian pyramids and Greek temples, offering a signature of authenticity to the decor.
- A wink at other Konami games : USAS contains sound and graphic elements that recall previous titles of Konami, creating a sense of continuity for fans of the brand.
- No CSC, but significant music: Although he does not fully exploit the CSC sound as other titles MSX2, USAS benefits from a neat soundtrack that remains in players' memories.
- Japanese and European version: The interest of this Konami cartridge is that it locates itself according to your MSX. If you launch the game as a Japanese MSX computer, the game will be in Japanese and vice versa for a European MSX computer with an English version of the game.
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