Black Tiger is a classic 1987 action-platformer developed by Capcom. In this dark fantasy arcade game, you control a powerful barbarian wielding a spiked flail and throwing daggers, battling through demon-infested stages to defeat three dragons. A key feature of the game is its RPG-lite shop system: you collect Zenny coins from enemies, pots, and hidden walls, which can be spent at shops (run by rescued wise men) to upgrade your armor, vitality, and weapons.
How to Play
Since this is an arcade release, insert virtual coins to start. Use the joystick (arrow keys) to move and crouch. The main action buttons handle your weapon attacks and jumping. Exploring the levels thoroughly is essential, as hidden Zenny and power-ups will let you buy the necessary armor upgrades to survive the later, more difficult stages.
Tips
- Always try to rescue the petrified wise men; they either give you a time bonus, free Zenny, or open up a shop to buy essential upgrades.
- Upgrading your weapon first often pays off more than armor early on, as defeating enemies quickly prevents you from taking damage in the first place.
- Attack the walls in suspicious or empty-looking areas. Many walls hide secret coins and extra time that are crucial for getting a high score and staying alive.
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