Oriental Legend
A Chinese mythology-themed beat 'em up where players battle through legendary tales as one of 6 mystical warriors. Features magical spells, weapon upgrades, and cooperative multiplayer.
Platform
arcade
Year
1997
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
IGS
Controls
About This Game
Journey through 8 stages inspired by Journey to the West and Chinese folklore, facing demons and deities.
Choose between Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and other legendary figures - each with unique elemental magic and combat styles.
Collect power-up orbs to enhance weapons and unlock devastating screen-clearing spells.
Pioneered the 'Magic Sword Combo' system allowing players to chain melee attacks with magical abilities.
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