On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Argus (Rygar) Released in Japan

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On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Argus (Rygar) Released in Japan.

On this day April 17, 1987, Argus was released in Japan for Nintendo NES. Western audiences know it better as Rygar, a cult classic action-adventure game that quickly earned a fanbase for its unique gameplay blend and mythical storyline. Developed and published by Tecmo, the game offered a combination of side-scrolling action with RPG elements something that was still relatively fresh at the time.

Set in a fantastical world ruled by the evil Ligar, Rygar challenged players to wield the...

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