Makaimura

Originally a legendary high-difficulty arcade hit in 1985, this masterpiece was ported to the PC-8801 series by ASCII in 1987. Players control Arthur, a knight in suits of armor, as he navigates a side-scrolling world to rescue a princess kidnapped by the Demon King. By pushing the PC hardware of the time to its limits with impressive graphics and unforgiving gameplay, it left a lasting impact on gamers. Today, it stands as the essential origin of the series and holds significant historical value in the annals of classic gaming.

In a peaceful kingdom, the night Arthur and his beloved princess are interrupted when a messenger from the demon realm abducts her. Determined to save his love, Arthur ventures alone into the terrifying heart of the underworld. He must overcome six grueling gates guarded by demon generals, reclaim the princess, and defeat the Great Demon King. Thus begins the perilous journey of Arthur, the armored knight.