Karnov

Karnov is a video game that consists of 1 release

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Karnov is a 1987 arcade and NES game from Data East. It introduced the popular character of Karnov, who went on to become Data East's mascot.

Gameplay

Karnov is a traditional platformer in which you play as the titular Russian strongman. The game features 9 levels in which Karnov must fight his way through various enemies and collect treasures. The final boss of the game is often known as "The Wizard". Karnov's main attack in the game is a fireball he apparently shoots out of his mouth.

Power-Ups

Jump Boots - Faster run and higher jump.
Bomb - Kills enemies and reveals secret passages.
Ladder - Used to find secret areas.
Boomerang - Kills enemies.
Super Fireball - Kills all enemies in one hit.
Wings - Gives Karnov the power of flight.
Scuba Helmet - Faster swimming.
Mask - Reveals hidden items.
Trolley - Kills enemies.
Red Orb - Triples number of fireballs.
Letter K - If the player collects 50 K's, they recieve an extra life.

Appearances in other games

Karnov is perhaps more well known as a character who was reused in many Data East games as an enemy sprite. He is considered to be an unnoficial mascot of Data East.

Garyu Retsuden - Normal enemy.
Bad Dudes - Appears as a boss twice in the course of the game.
Big Karnak - Boss character.
Tumblepop - Enemy.
Street Slam - Appears in background.

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Game Name	Karnov
Platform(s)	Commodore 64 PC Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum Mac NES Arcade
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Developer(s)	Data East Corporation
Genres	Add a new genre Action
Themes	Add a new theme Fantasy
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