Battle of Olympus, The
About this game
The Battle of Olympus is a 1988 action role-playing video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in North America in 1990, and released in Europe in 1991. A port for the Game Boy was released.
The Battle For Olympus was developed by Infinity and Radical Entertainment for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo GameBoy. It was released in 1988, the year after Zelda II was released. The game borrowed many concepts from the popular Zelda game, utilizing various special weapons and tools as the game progresses.
Storyline
The Battle For Olympus takes place in Ancient Greece, which is being tormented by the ruler of the underworld-Hades. Orpheus, the main protagonist of the game, must rescue his girlfriend Helene from Hades. The game incorporates a number of different mythological creatures from Greek lore; including Cyclopes, Centaurs, and Medusa-as well as numerous Greek gods. Orpheus, using various upgrades in weaponry, travels deep into the underworld to defeat Hades, conquering numerous foes on the way.
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