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Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious is an action-platformer developed by Konami and released for the NES in 1987. Acting as a sequel to the top-down shooter Knightmare, this entry switches perspectives into a sprawling, non-linear castle exploration game. Players can freely swap between two protagonists—Popolon and Aphrodite—each with unique traits that must be utilized to navigate the labyrinth, collect items, and defeat bosses.

How to play

The goal is to explore the castle, locate and defeat the Great Demons, and ultimately defeat Galious. You will need to manage your health and gather sub-weapons along the way. Movement is handled with the arrow keys, while X attacks with your primary weapon and Z is used to jump. Pressing Shift allows you to pause the game or access your inventory, and Enter confirms selections.

Tips

• Swap characters strategically: Popolon can push heavy blocks and has faster projectiles, while Aphrodite can survive water damage and shoots more projectiles on screen at once.
• Map the labyrinth: The castle is vast and lacks an in-game map. Keeping track of doors and the locations of key items is essential for progression.