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Hydlide

Overview

An evil demon named Varalys casts a curse upon the princess Ann, turning her into three fairies. You control Sir Jim and set out to find the fairies, and then slay Varalys. Only by vanquishing Varalys can the curse be lifted. Once the princess is restored the kingdom will be saved.

Hydlide is an action game with strong role-playing elements. The player has to explore vast wilderness areas, descending into dungeons and eliminating enemies on the way. Combat system is similar to the one implemented in Ys series: attacking enemies requires the player to "bump" into them, at the same time preventing them from attacking the playable character from the sides and the back. The player can change between defensive and offensive stances by pressing a single button. Magic spells can also be used to dispose of the enemies. The player character grows stronger and gains better parameters as he advances in the game.

Developers
T&E Soft
Publishers
FCIToshiba-EMI
Alternate Names
  • Hydlide SpecialJapanFlag of Japan region

Media

Banner

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760 x 140

Box - 3D

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Hydlide - Box - 3D (Japan) - 600x450
Japan -  600 x 450
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Japan -  600 x 443

Box - Back

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North America -  1400 x 2100
Hydlide - Box - Back (Japan) - 3245x2244
Japan -  3245 x 2244

Box - Front

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North America -  1400 x 2100
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Japan -  3229 x 2239

Box - Spine

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North America -  149 x 1080
Hydlide - Box - Spine (Japan) - 488x2213
Japan -  488 x 2213

Cart - Front

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North America -  697 x 781
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Japan -  700 x 458

Clear Logo

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North America -  2400 x 854

Fanart - Background

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1920 x 1080

Screenshot - Game Over

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North America -  256 x 240

Screenshot - Game Title

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North America -  256 x 240
Hydlide - Screenshot - Game Title (Japan) - 256x240
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Screenshot - Gameplay

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North America -  256 x 240
Hydlide - Screenshot - Gameplay (Japan) - 256x240
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