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Solomon's Key

Solomon's Key

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

by Tecmo

Score

Ratings

Published

7.0

27

1986

IGDB critic rating

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Information

Consoles

Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III

Developer

Tecmo

Publisher

U.S. Gold

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Jul 1, 1986

Age Rating

PEGI 3ESRB E

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Information

Consoles

Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III

Developer

Tecmo

Publisher

U.S. Gold

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Jul 1, 1986

Age Rating

PEGI 3ESRB E

Synopsis:

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.

Where to play

Nintendo

Media

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