Karnov is a classic 1987 arcade platform game developed by Data East. You play as Jinborov Karnovski, a fire-breathing Russian strongman on a quest to find the Lost Treasure of Babylon. Armed with his fiery breath, Karnov must fight through mythical creatures across nine distinct stages, collecting power-ups like jump shoes, ladders, and bombs to navigate the environment.
How to Play
The goal is to reach the end of each stage and defeat the boss to progress. You can collect red orbs to upgrade Karnov’s fire breath, allowing him to shoot up to three fireballs at once.
- Movement: Arrow keys (Down to crouch, Up/Down to climb ladders)
- Jump: Z or X
- Attack (Fire Breath): X or Z
- Use Item: Shift or C
Tips
- Upgrade your fire: Prioritise collecting the red orbs. Maxing out your fireball spread early makes dealing with flying enemies much easier.
- Manage your items: You can carry items like the ladder, bomb, and boomerang. Save bombs for clearing tough blockages or dealing heavy damage to bosses.
- Ladders can be reused: If you place a ladder, you can sometimes retrieve it by climbing back down, so don’t waste them unnecessarily.
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