Daily Time Capsule

On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Rygar Released on Famicom in Japan

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. Here, we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, including music, movies, television, fashion, video games, and pop culture. Explore our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join the discussions, and share your favorite memories. You can view a few threads as a guest, but to unlock full access, you will need to register. 🕹️ Ready to join in? Register today and become part of our eighties community.
Register Log in

Overview Discussion

Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
11,025
Reaction score
470
Credits
75
Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Rygar Released on Famicom in Japan.

April 17, 1987 marked the Japanese release of Rygar on the Famicom. Originally an arcade title from 1986, this version was a total reimagining. Instead of a straightforward side-scrolling action game, the Famicom version mixed platforming, top-down exploration, RPG elements, and permanent power-ups, making it one of the more ambitious action-adventure titles of its time.

Players took control of the resurrected warrior Rygar, wielding the iconic Diskarmor weapon, and journeyed across the...
Click to expand...

Read the full story here...
 
Back
Top