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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jul 07, 1987
A quasi-sequel to From Software's action-RPG Demon's Souls, set in a new universe while retaining most of the basic gameplay and the high level of challenge. It features a less-linear world, a new checkpoint system in the form of bonfires, and the unique Humanity system.
Take control of various protagonists from the series's history in this downloadable 2D platformer featuring both online co-operative mulitplayer (for up to six players at a time) and extremely large levels.
Demon's Souls is an action-RPG developed by From Software and released in 2009. It quickly became popular within hardcore circles for its relentlessly steep difficulty level, deep combat system, and unique multiplayer integration.
The first 3D Legend of Zelda game, Ocarina of Time was created for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and introduced innovative mechanics such as Z-targeting as well as many of the series' other trademarks. It has frequently been ranked as the greatest game of all time by many publications.
A martial arts fighting game released in 1997. It was the most realistic fighting game of its time. The game's "high-damage", nearly-one-hit-kill combat system won it many commendations and a fan following, but it has rarely been featured in other games.
Dracula's castle has risen from the mist and the Belmont heir is missing! The open-ended gameplay mixed with RPG mechanics in this installment of Castlevania platformers set the template for later games in the series (coining the term "Metroidvania").
The demon warlord Nausizz returns to Belkana and its up to three brave warriors to slash through his forces in this Japan-exclusive Neo Geo CD sequel to the original 1991 Crossed Swords.
A side-scroller for the TurboGrafx-16 and Wii Virtual Console featuring the undead samurai Kagekiyo as he once again takes on his (im)mortal enemies the Genji clan.
A mini-game within the game has a 3D exploration mechanic similar to Getsu Fuma Den's 3D exploration stages.
Platformer based on the anime series of the same name. Teenage demon hunter Yohko must save her friends from a supernatural menace.
A 1990 action RPG developed by Capcom for the Nintendo Game Boy and a spin-off of their Ghosts N' Goblins series. It was notable for its well-developed real-time platformer combat, and for being one of the more technically accomplished Game Boy titles of its time.
A sidescrolling 2D platformer/RPG hybrid in which the protagonist, Wonder Boy, must regain his human form after having been cursed by a dragon. Released under the name "Dragon's Curse" on the Turbografx-16 with slightly improved 16-bit graphics.
Set over 200 years before the original game, the third installment of the Castlevania series tells the tale of Simon Belmont's ancestor Trevor, who seeks to destroy Dracula with the help of one of three possible companions.
Most of the sounds are reused, and the top-down and 2D aesthetics are inspired by Getsu Fuuma Den.
The NES version of Genpei Touma Den which, rather than the action brawler original, is an RPG.
A supernatural adventure game with RPG elements for the NES, MSX and Sega Master System. While the NES and MSX versions were menu-driven adventures, the Sega Master System version was an action-adventure-RPG.
A Master System side-scrolling platformer set in a fantasy version of feudal Japan featuring multiple paths to explore and crazy, potbellied monkeys to kill.
Mikey must save his friends, the Goonies, and Annie the Mermaid from the Fratelli family in this NES platformer.
Simon Belmont must rid himself of a horrible curse placed upon him by Dracula in this action-adventure platformer and sequel to the original Castlevania.
An early example of a "Metroidvania"-style platformer, Legacy of the Wizard tells the tale of a family of adventurers who must use their combined abilities to seek the Dragon Slayer sword and defeat a powerful dragon deep in a twisting labyrinth.
A Konami run-and-gun famous for its fast-paced, gritty, old-school action.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is the second entry in the ground-breaking Zelda franchise. This controversial follow-up ditches the original's top-down perspective for 2D side-scrolling exploration and combat. The 2D towns, dungeons and combat arenas are tied together by a top-down overworld.
Wonder Boy is back and trouble has brewed in Monster Land. This is the second in the Wonder Boy series, developed by Westone and published for many consoles and home computers, occasionally with whole new graphics.
An expansion pack for Nihon Falcom's Xanadu released in 1986.
An early role-playing shooter released by Arsys Software for the PC-88, PC-98 and FM-7 computers in 1986 and ported to MS-DOS by Brøderbund. An early RPG-shooter hybrid, it was one of the first computer games with polygonal 3D environments, along with full 360-degree third-person exploration for indoor environments.
An action arcade game by Namco based on the Genpei War in 12th-century Japan. As the resurrected spirit of the samurai Taira no Kagekiyo, hack and slash your way through the demonic forces of Minamoto no Yoritomo and declare vengeance for your fallen clan.
An action RPG released by Nihon Falcom in 1985 that was the company's first blockbuster success, becoming one of the best selling Japanese PC games of all time.
The 1984 arcade sequel to the original Punch-Out!! It improved on its predecessor with an innovative ducking mechanic. Not to be confused with the 1994 SNES title of the same name.
Players climb the tower, defeat Druaga and rescue Princess Ki in this maze-style, action role-playing game. Originally released by Namco for arcades in 1984, its combination of hack & slash combat and RPG elements laid the foundations for the action RPG genre.
An arcade game that debuted Nintendo's Punch-Out franchise. It released in Japan in 1983, and in North America and Europe in 1984. It was a technical breakthrough, for its large detailed sprites, over-the-shoulder perspective, and gameplay innovations such as the player stamina meter, enemy stamina meter, recharging health and dodging mechanics.
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