• Studio: Tecmo, Ltd.
  • Design: Michitaka Tsuruta,Chris Wood
  • Music:
  • This Game is: 39 years old / 1986
  • Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Manual: View PDF
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Description

Step into the shoes of Dana, the sorcerer in Solomon's Key - an iconic retro game delivered by Tecmo in 1986. Recognized for its high difficulty level, this game is a must-play for fans of the puzzle-platformer genre. Battle against unlimited enemy spawns, overcome intricate level designs, and race against the countdown timer. With no option to save and instant death upon contact with enemies, every move in this game matters. The game also features hidden items and secret levels, adding an exciting dimension to your gameplay experience. Depending on which hidden levels you find and complete, the game ending changes, adding to its replayability. In 1993, a prequel named Fire 'N Ice was released, further expanding the game's universe. Solomon's Key is not just a game, but a piece of gaming history that still holds its charm.

Game Controls

The game controls for Solomon’s Key involve the basic movement of the character Dana, including running and jumping. The player can create or destroy orange blocks adjacent to Dana and create fireballs to dispatch enemies. Dana can also collect items to upgrade his firepower and gain extra lives.

Q
(Eject)
E
(Swap Disks)
Enter
(Start)
Z
(A)
X
(B)
V
(Select)