Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness (1986)

Platforms

MSX, FM-7, PC-88

Where to get it

My Abandonware

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How it feels

This 1980s computer RPG feels deliberate and methodical, with a slow, grind-heavy combat style and a somber fantasy atmosphere.

retrofantasyactionslow-pacedchallengingatmosphericold-school

About

Released in 1986, Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness was published across the MSX, FM-7, and PC-88 platforms. This title serves as a sequel within the established Hydlide series for these home computer systems.

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