The Battle of Olympus is a side-scrolling action-adventure game developed by Infinity for the NES in 1988. Often compared to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, it casts you as Orpheus on a quest through ancient Greece to rescue Helene from Hades. The game blends precise platforming, sword-and-shield combat, and interconnected exploration, requiring you to interact with Greek gods to obtain magical items and open new paths.
How to play
Navigate the world of Olympus, defeating enemies and finding items to progress. Orpheus uses his shield automatically to block projectiles when standing or crouching still, much like Link. The default browser controls are mapped to the NES gamepad: use the Arrow Keys to move and crouch, Z to attack (B button), X to jump (A button), and Enter to pause or view your inventory (Start).
Tips
Take time to farm olives from defeated enemies, as they serve as the currency to buy crucial items and information. Your shield is essential for survivalโlearn to stand or crouch without attacking to block incoming projectiles from tricky enemies before moving in to strike.
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