The Curse of Issyos

Moby ID: 216537

Released

December 15, 2016 on Windows

Credits

17 people

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Publishers

Developers

Locomalito

Moby Score: n/a

Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: 2D scrolling
Gameplay: Platform
Shooter
Interface: Direct control
Setting: Classical antiquity
Fantasy

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PLOT

Defkalion was fishing on a quiet blue sea when he heard the voice of the Goddess Athena. Hurry up, she said, the isle of Issyos has been cursed by the Olympus. Fearing for his daughter Delia, the fisherman sails back to his home, where the adventure awaits.

THE GAME

The Curse of Issyos is an action platformer with the spirit of an 8-bit game. Control Defkalion in his quest through a mix of linear and exploration levels. Switch between sword and spear and use your bow to face monsters and undead soldiers. Find Athena's armor for extra protection and crouch to block proyectiles with its shield. Solve the mistery behind the curse to reach the good ending.

Key features

Look and feel of an 8-bit game from 1987-1988
Based on Greek Mythology
7 levels, 9 bosses and more than 40 unique enemies
Around 45 minutes long (once mastered)

Source: Locomalito

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Credits (Windows version)

17 People (9 developers, 8 thanks)

A game by	Juan Antonio Becerra Vilchez (credited as Locomalito)
Music by	Javier García (credited as Gryzor87)
Promo Art by	Marek Barej
Testing	Jac. Garcia Fran Loscos Gil (credited as Metr81) K. Kalandzhi Ruber Eaglenest J. Ribolleda James Monkman (credited as Heavy Stylus)
Thanks to	Javier García (credited as Gryzor87) Canoug Canough (credited as Canoug) Little Luna Roman Empress (credited as R. Empress) Little Leia Daisuke Amaya (credited as Pixel Amaya)
Dedicated to	Raymond Frederick Harryhausen (The Master)
And thanks to	You! for playing until the end

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Game added January 28, 2024. Last modified January 30, 2024.