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

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How it feels

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

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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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