Mace: The Dark Age is a brutal, weapon-based 3D fighting game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Originally developed by Atari Games for the arcade and ported to the N64 by Midway, it drops players into a gritty medieval fantasy world where warriors battle for the legendary Mace of Tanis. Standing out from other fighting games of its era, it features interactive arenas filled with treacherous stage hazards like lava pools, spikes, and water, alongside a Mortal Kombat-style execution system.
How to Play
Choose your warrior and fight your way through a roster of opponents to defeat the demonic Asmodeus. Since this is an emulation of the Nintendo 64 version, your browser controls are mapped to a keyboard: use the Arrow keys for movement, X and Z for the A and B buttons, I, J, K, and L for the C-buttons, and Enter for Start. The Z-trigger, essential for blocking and evasion, is typically mapped to the Spacebar or Shift key.
Tips
- Use the environment: Arenas are filled with hazards. Luring or knocking your opponent into lava or acid pools deals massive damage and can turn the tide of a match.
- Master your weapon’s reach: Unlike hand-to-hand fighters, every character has a distinct weapon with a unique range. Learn the distance of your attacks to keep opponents at bay.
- Evade and counter: Make use of the 3D space by sidestepping attacks using the Z-trigger (block) in combination with movement, allowing you to strike when your enemy is vulnerable.
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