Demon Sword
Encyclopedia
is an action
video game developed by Taito
in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System
. The caption on the box says to "Release the Power". This is consistent with the game's method of powering up the character's abilities.
, and thus was often treated by gamers as the sequel to the game, although this is not the case. The following year after this, the game Ninja Gaiden II was produced, which also involved a demon sword used by "Ashtar" and a hero who throws ninja-stars.
ruling over the world and its inhabitants, who live in fear of it. However, a man named Victar, who comes from a small village, has a sword
that can destroy the demon. The blade had previously been split up into pieces, though, and Victar must travel through three worlds to get back the three broken pieces in order to restore the sword to defeat the demon.
spells, such as the character's Demon Sword (which he begins the game with), arrow darts
, and power beams. The player can also jump over enemies and change direction in midair, as well as land in and run on top of trees. However, the player must be careful when jumping, as there are various trap
s, such as holes, that the player can land in.
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
video game developed by Taito
Taito Corporation
The is a Japanese publisher of video game software and arcade hardware wholly owned by publisher Square Enix. Taito has their headquarters in the Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, sharing the facility with its parent company....
in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
. The caption on the box says to "Release the Power". This is consistent with the game's method of powering up the character's abilities.
Comparison to other media
It is similar in gameplay to Legend of KageLegend of Kage
The Legend of Kage is a 1985 arcade game by Taito and was released for several contemporary home computer systems in 1986.-Story:...
, and thus was often treated by gamers as the sequel to the game, although this is not the case. The following year after this, the game Ninja Gaiden II was produced, which also involved a demon sword used by "Ashtar" and a hero who throws ninja-stars.
Plot
The game starts out with an evil demonDemon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
ruling over the world and its inhabitants, who live in fear of it. However, a man named Victar, who comes from a small village, has a sword
Sword
A sword is a bladed weapon used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration...
that can destroy the demon. The blade had previously been split up into pieces, though, and Victar must travel through three worlds to get back the three broken pieces in order to restore the sword to defeat the demon.
Gameplay
The game contains three worlds, with two stages in each of them plus a final stage making 7 stages total. In order to regain the pieces of the shattered sword and advance in the game, the player must defeat a boss at the end of every stage. As more pieces of the sword are recovered, the sword itself grows in length and power. The player will also encounter enemies on the way to the boss, which must be defeated with a variety of weapons and magicMagic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
spells, such as the character's Demon Sword (which he begins the game with), arrow darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
, and power beams. The player can also jump over enemies and change direction in midair, as well as land in and run on top of trees. However, the player must be careful when jumping, as there are various trap
Trap (tactic)
A trap is a device intended to catch an intruder or prey. "Trap" may also refer to the tactic of catching or harming an adversary. Conversely it may also mean a hindrance for change, being caught in a trap.-Device:*Animal trapping*Bird trapping...
s, such as holes, that the player can land in.
Regional differences
- There are six more stages and several bosses in the Japanese version that are unavailable in the North American version.
- The player in the North American version has a vitality gauge for each life remaining, while the player in the Japanese has only life count.
- There are more items and magic spells available in the Japanese version.
- The ending in the Japanese version has extra scenes and text cut from the North American version.
- The cover used for the English release of Demon Sword features a muscular bare-chested bronzed man, whereas the sprite in the game appears to be a paler lithe man wearing a red kimono, the Japanese release features a character more similar to the in-game sprite.