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The Pirates of Dark Water

1994 79 / 100 Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform
Based on a cartoon series by the same name, The Pirates of Dark Water is a side scrolling fighting game similar to Final Fight or Streets of Rage. The player chooses a character, from among Prince Ren and his two companions Tula and Ioz, who differ in strength and agility, but who use the same basic attacks. There are two attack buttons, one for fast attacks and combinations and one for a single heavy attack. Other Show full summary

Based on a cartoon series by the same name, The Pirates of Dark Water is a side scrolling fighting game similar to Final Fight or Streets of Rage. The player chooses a character, from among Prince Ren and his two companions Tula and Ioz, who differ in strength and agility, but who use the same basic attacks. There are two attack buttons, one for fast attacks and combinations and one for a single heavy attack. Other controls include: blocking attacks, grabbing and throwing opponents, dash attacks while running, and a special attack that hits multiple enemies consuming life energy at the same time. Most levels also require you to avoid obstacles like chasms, falling rocks or spikes that shoot out of the ground.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused Game modeCo-op

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The watery world of Mer is threatened by the deadly Dark Water. Prince Ren and his companions must find the Treasures of Rule to control the Dark Water and return Mer to its former glory. Always hot on their heels is the evil pirate-lord Bloth who wants to find the treasures to rule over Mer.

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The Pirates of Dark Water: release, platforms, and facts

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Sunsoft Osaka
Publisher
Playtronic, SUNSOFT
Franchise
The Pirates of Dark Water
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Modi
Co-operative, Single player, Split screen
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System May 1994
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Sep 1994
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1994

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