The Knightmare sequel on Famicom, a vast and deep action-RPG. Two characters of different styles, immense world to explore. Overlooked but absolutely remarkable. A hidden Famicom gem.
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Category
Action1 player7+
Description
Action-adventure in which Popolon explores the Maze of Galious to save his wife and destroy ten demons. Published by Konami, released in Japan in 1986. Popolon in side-scrolling view in a labyrinthine castle, magical sub-weapons and colossal demon bosses. A metroidvania precursor and Konami masterpiece on Famicom.
Majou Densetsu II - Daimashikyou Galious review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
A sprawling labyrinth blending action and puzzles, this Konami landmark loses the player in interconnected rooms bristling with traps and secrets. Switching between two heroes, managing items and decoding a barely guided progression call for method and perseverance. Dense and demanding, it rewards patient exploration and keeps a cult-classic aura among connoisseurs.
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,08 MB📅25/09/1986
Published by Konami
Majou Densetsu II - Daimashikyou Galious (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Majou Densetsu II - Daimashikyou Galious still worth playing in 2026?
Majou Densetsu II - Daimashikyou Galious, alias Maze of Galious, is a Konami action-adventure in which Popolon and Aphrodite explore a vast non-linear labyrinth to save their child and destroy ten demons. The blend of platforming, metroidvania-before-its-time exploration and item-and-password management makes it a surprisingly rich and deep NES title. The fearsome difficulty calls for perseverance. For fans of exploratory retro action-adventure and MSX classics, it is a demanding and notable gem.
