A Greek mythology action-RPG on Famicom. Heracles or Perseus in a world of gods and monsters. Solid system, polished atmosphere. Entirely in Japanese. Recommendable for the curious.
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RPG featuring Greek Olympic heroes battling Titan forces in Greek mythology. Published by Pony Canyon, released in Japan in 1987. Exploration of mythological Greek sites and turn-based combat. An original mythological RPG on Famicom.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Olympus no Tatakai offers an RPG rooted in Greek mythology, an unusual theme on the Famicom where Japanese or medieval settings dominated, giving it a distinct identity among the era's many role-playing titles. Kept exclusive to Japan, it never received a localization, reserving it for import collectors. The steady complete value rests on a mid-size print run and the lasting strength of 8-bit Japanese RPGs rather than any pronounced cult status.
Is Olympus no Tatakai still worth playing in 2026?
Olympus no Tatakai, alias The Battle of Olympus, is an Imagineer action-RPG in which a hero crosses mythological Greece to face the forces of the Titans and save his beloved. The Zelda II inspiration, blending sidescrolling exploration, combat and progression, in a polished Greek-mythology setting, gives it a certain charm. The dated handling and a high difficulty betray the era. For fans of exploratory NES action-adventure and Greek mythology, it is an endearing adventure, halfway between platformer and RPG.
