Originally released by SNK in 1986, Athena is a famously challenging action platformer for the NES. You guide a bored princess who leaves her kingdom to seek adventure in the perilous Fantasy World, starting out armed only with a kick and a red bikini. To survive the game’s brutal difficulty, you must defeat enemies and break blocks to gather a wide variety of dropped weapons, armor, and power-ups.
How to play
Your goal is to reach the end of each stage and defeat the boss before the timer runs out. You will need to constantly upgrade your gear, finding stronger weapons like the morning star or fire sword, while equipping helmets, shields, and armor to withstand enemy attacks.
- Move: Arrow Keys
- Jump: X
- Attack: Z
- Select: Shift
- Start: Enter
Tips
- Attack the brick blocks to reveal hidden items, which are essential for upgrading your armor and weapons.
- Be careful when picking up items; some are cursed and will downgrade your equipment or reduce your health.
- The morning star is one of the most reliable early weapons, as it can easily break blocks and deal heavy damage.
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