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1986 · Arcade & Origins

Solomon's Key

Tecmo · Platform · Puzzle · Arcade

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Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
U.S. Gold, Tecmo
Original release
30 luglio 1986
Genre
Platform · Puzzle · Arcade

Overview

Solomon's Key is a puzzle game developed by Tecmo in 1986 for arcade release on custom hardware based on the Z80 chipset. The game is generally recognized as one of the most difficult games to appear on the NES. The player, controlling a sorcerer known only as Dana must overcome unlimited enemy spawning, challenging level designs, a countdown timer, instant death from any physical contact with enemies, and limited ways to dispatch enemies.

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Game data

Original title
Solomon's Key
Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
U.S. Gold, Tecmo
First release
30 luglio 1986
Genres
Platform · Puzzle · Arcade
Era
Arcade & Origins