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Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness (1993)

Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness cover
Developer
Sun L, Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Platforms
Game Boy
Genres
Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 4 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A gloomy action platformer casting you as demon Firebrand fighting through hellish stages.

darkaction-heavyhorror-tingedchallenginggothicside-scrolling

About

Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness is a action platforming game released in Japan for the Game Boy in 1993. It is the second title for the handheld platform featuring the demon Red Arremer (also known outside of Japan as Firebrand, a boss from Ghosts 'n Goblin) as the player character. The game was originally set to be localized in English as Gargoyle's Quest II, but North American release plans were eventually cancelled.

Screenshots

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