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Astyanax (USA)

NES / Famicom
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1990
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✪ Reviewed on October 2, 2025
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An epic action-platformer with a giant axe and imposing bosses. Polished visuals for NES, committed fantasy atmosphere. Not the most refined but generous, spectacular and enjoyable.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
Action platformer in which a fantasy warrior battles monsters in a medieval world. Published by Jaleco, released in the USA in 1990. Warrior in side-scrolling view with sword and magic, castle and forest levels and imposing bosses. American version of Jaleco's Astyanax action-platformer.

Astyanax review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB 📅01/04/1990
Published by Jaleco

Astyanax (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $8 Q6 complete
 $39 Q10 new
 $200 !
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Astyanax
Europe
01/04/1990
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Is Astyanax still worth playing in 2026?

An action platformer from Jaleco, Astyanax sends a fantasy warrior armed with a magic axe to face monsters in a medieval world, with a power gauge that modulates the strength of blows and unlockable spells. The narrative cutscenes, ambitious for their time, and the owned heaviness of the combat give a particular character to a demanding action. The handling and difficulty stay rough. For a retro action platforming fan, someone curious about Jaleco productions or a collector, the title keeps a heroic fantasy mood and a substantial challenge.

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