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Hellfire

In this classic arcade-like game from 1984, take on the role of the mythical hero Ulysses as he performs a series of tasks, set by the gods to prove his worthiness. Test your might against the slopes of Mount Olympus, the Gorgon, Minotaurs, and other monsters.

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Developer
Beam Software, Melbourne House
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
August 12, 2022
3 years and 356 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1984 for the ZX Spectrum, this classic arcade-like game saw players take on the role of the mythical hero Ulysses as he performs a series of tasks, set by the gods to prove his worthiness. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Gameplay

Climb the precarious slopes of Mount Olympus, dodging falling rocks. Use your shield against the Gorgon's deadly stare. Sneak past Minotaurs in a labarynthine temple. Search an isometric maze for the weapons needed to fight fearsome monsters.


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options
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