December, 1984
Hydlide
Release date
December, 1984
Developer
Publisher
Genre
Mode(s)
Single-player
Summary
The young knight, Jim, has a tough challenge: He must avenge the death of the king and save Princess Ann by destroying the devil Boralis and his monstrous companions. Jim comes face-to-face with many forms of evil - water dragon, vampire, zombie, sea monster, a moving forest, and fireballs. But the king's sword and shield are what he needs to conquer Boralis!
Hydlide Trailer
Critic Reviews1
There’s a certain compelling quality to Hydlide, but I think it comes down to whether or not you enjoy the grind. It’s kind of fun to wander around the world and see what there is to see, but you’ll find yourself in trouble very quickly if you aren’t adequately leveled. Still, I think this is a game that a person could jump into and have a decent enough time with. It’s tedious and finishing it can feel like a chore, but there’s a lot of satisfaction in climbing the rungs of power and taking on stronger and tougher monsters.
January 4, 2024