The Astyanax, the Video Game by Jaleco Co., Ltd. [Japan Leisure] [Japan]

Type of the machine : Video Game
The Astyanax © 11/1989 Jaleco.

An evil wizard is causing terror in a faraway land. Only you, a brave legendary warrior has the strength and courage to face him and his powerful demons in order to restore peace. Features colourful graphics, a cool soundtrack and excellent 'hack & slash' action. Fans of fantasy action games will love it! :)

Jaleco Mega System 1-A hardware

Main CPU : 68000 (@ 12 Mhz)
Sound CPU : 68000 (@ 7 Mhz)
Sound Chips : YM2151 (@ 3.5 Mhz), (2x) OKI6295 (@ 30.303 Khz)

Screen orientation : Horizontal
Video resolution : 256 x 224 pixels
Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz
Palette colors : 1024

Players : 2
Control : 8-way joystick
Buttons : 3

This game is known in Japan as "The Lord of King".

Mythology note : In Greek mythology, Astyanax (means 'King of the city') was the son of Hector and Andromache. He was killed during the Trojan War by Neoptolemus, who threw the infant from a wall and told his mother 'Since my father (Achilles) killed his father (Hector) he might try to avenge the death. He also could become King of Troy and we want no more kings of Troy!'.

Produced and directed by : Tokuhiro Takemori
Game designers : Tokuhiro Takemori, Nenko
Graphic designers : Nenko, Ns Naochan, Kan-Chan, Tomoko Sugoh
Programmed by : Satoru K
Music composed by : Kiyoshi Yokoyama

Consoles :

Nintendo Famicom (1990)

Game's rom.
Machine's picture.