Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness

Number of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Release Date

NES

17th Jul 1992
1st Oct 1992
17th Jun 1993

Wii U eShop

4th Sep 2014, £3.49
30th Oct 2014, $4.99

3DS eShop

30th Oct 2014, £4.39
30th Oct 2014, $4.99

Series

Official Site

nintendo.co.uk

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Little monsters
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- Fri 28th Nov 2014
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It's good to be bad
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- Sat 20th Sep 2014
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Firebrand the gargoyle returns in this NES prequel to the gothic Game Boy hit.

As a young demon-in-training, Firebrand is entrusted to defeat an evil, dark light that threatens his home. Part platformer, part role-playing game, Gargoyle's Quest II features overhead map-style adventure elements and side-scrolling action elements. Increase Firebrand's abilities as you progress; improving your flying, jumping and magic power. Explore the realm, collect items and battle bosses, and vanquish the ultimate evil!