Labyrinth is an overhead action-adventure game released for the Famicom in 1987, based on the iconic fantasy film. Developed by Atlus and published by Tokuma Shoten exclusively in Japan, this fan-translated version lets you guide Sarah through a sprawling maze to rescue her brother Toby from Jareth the Goblin King before a 13-hour time limit expires.
How to Play
Your objective is to navigate through 13 distinct maze-like levels, finding items and avoiding hazards. Use the Arrow keys to move Sarah in four directions. Press the Z or X keys to throw rocks at enemiesโweaker foes will be repelled, while stronger monsters are temporarily stunned. Press Enter to start or pause the game and access your item menu, and use Shift for Select.
Tips
- Instead of a standard health bar, your life is tied directly to the running clock. Contact with enemies doesn’t just hurt youโit drains your remaining time, so focus on evasion rather than fighting every creature.
- Pause the game to manage your inventory. Using items like keys and candles at the right moment is essential for progressing through the labyrinth’s spatial puzzles.
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