Canon: Legends of the New Gods (1996)

Platforms: Genesis
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A 16-bit action-adventure that feels like exploring a comic book myth, with deliberate combat and a retro soundtrack.

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About

Canon: Legends of the New Gods is an action-adventure title released in 1996 exclusively for the Sega Genesis. The entry features gameplay centered on combat and exploration within a mythological setting inspired by classic comic book narratives.

Trailer

Screenshots

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Canon: Legends of the New Gods screenshot 6

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