Faxanadu for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Embark on a side-scrolling fantasy quest in Faxanadu for the Nintendo Entertainment System, a cult-classic action RPG that blends platforming with deep RPG elements. As a nameless wanderer returning to a once-prosperous elven town, you discover the World Tree is dying, monsters are overrunning the land, and peace has been shattered by dark forces. To restore balance, you'll travel through labyrinthine towns, crumbling ruins, and monster-filled caverns while collecting magical items, upgrading weapons and armor, and unlocking secrets through NPC interactions. With its atmospheric music, unique setting, and nonlinear structure, Faxanadu delivers a memorable adventure rooted in the golden age of 8-bit exploration.

Key Features:

Side-Scrolling RPG Action
Explore towns and dungeons while battling enemies in real-time with swords and spells.

Currency and Equipment System
Buy better armor, magic, and items using gold earned from defeated enemies.

Password Save Feature
Record your progress with password codes to return to your journey at any time.

Unique Visual Style
Moody pixel art and a somber color palette reflect the decay of the World Tree’s realm.

Interconnected World Map
Traverse a semi-open world with secrets, keys, and branching paths tied to story progression.

Metadata:
Genre: Action RPG, Platformer
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Nintendo (North America), Hudson Soft (Japan)
Release Dates:
Japan: November 16, 1987
North America: August 1989
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (Predates ESRB)
Mode: Single-player