Solomon's Key

Solomon's Key

1986

Game Information

Summary

Solomon's Key is a puzzle game developed by Tecmo in 1986 for arcade release on custom hardware based on the Z80 chipset. The game is generally recognized as one of the most difficult games to appear on the NES. The player, controlling a sorcerer known only as Dana must overcome unlimited enemy spawning, challenging level designs, a countdown timer, instant death from any physical contact with enemies, and limited ways to dispatch enemies.

Release Date

July 1, 1986

Developer

Tecmo

Publisher

U.S. Gold

Platforms

ArcadeCommodore C64/128/MAXZX SpectrumAtari ST/STEDOSAmstrad CPCSega Master System/Mark III

Genres

PlatformPuzzleArcade

Themes

Fantasy

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