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Hi no tori Hououhen

Release Date calendar
1987
Platform joystick
Microsoft MSX2
Game Type type
Released
Max Players players
1
Overview

Based on the "Ho-o" (or "Karma" volume) of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga Hi no tori (or "Phoenix"), "Hi no tori Hououhen" is a vertically-scrolling shooting game where Gaou's goal is to locate the mystical phoenix across 6 stages of labyrinths, enemies and various other obstacles. As the game progresses, Gaou can power up by obtaining phoenix plumes to activate special weapons and other items to help him gain abilities such as invulnerability and special shots. In order to reach the final boss and pay a visit to the phoenix, Gaou must obtain a series of keys scattered across the stages - and must even backtrack to find others. The game is over when all three lives are gone - or when Gaou has reached the phoenix's lair.

Alternate Names
  • Firebird: Hi no Tori Hououhen
  • Firebird: The Phoenix Saga
  • Hinotori
  • Firebird
Cooperative

No

ESRB

Not Rated

Genres
Shooter
Developers
Konami
Publishers
Konami
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