- Studio: Taito
- Design: Gary Knight,Simon Butler
- Music: Hisayoshi Ogura
- This Game is: 39 years old / 1986
- Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Manual: View PDF
Description
The Legend of Kage, developed and published by Taito in 1985, is a nostalgic side-scrolling hack-and-slash game. Players control Kage, a young Iga ninja on a mission to rescue Princess Kiri from the evil warlord Yoshi and his samurai accomplice Yuki. The game is staged across a forest, secret passageway, fortress wall, and a castle, with each rescue changing the season from summer to fall to winter and back to summer. Kage is armed with a kodachi shortsword and an unlimited supply of shurikens. Notably, the game's music, composed by Hisayoshi Ogura, features a distinctive Japanese aesthetic, aligning seamlessly with the game's setting. Lauded for its fast-paced action and engaging gameplay, The Legend of Kage remains a beloved classic in the retro gaming community.
Game Controls
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move, UP arrow to jump and climb, DOWN arrow to duck and climb down. Use A button to control Kage's sword and B button to throw star knives. Press Select to choose between a one or two player game. Press Start to begin or pause the game.
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