Moon Crystal

August 28, 1992 Hect Hect
Platform Adventure
famicom
About

Moon Crystal is a platform action game where you control Ricky Slater on his mission to free his kidnapped father from the evil Count Crimson. The Count is forcing his father, a great scientist, to use the power of the moon crystal to turn the dead into living and rule the world.
Storyline

As Ricky Slater, the player must rescue Ricky's family and confront the evil forces of Count Crimson, who wields the powerful Moon Crystal! Owing much inspiration to Prince of Persia, this game boasts colorful graphics and vivid animations coupled with non-linear exploration and gameplay.
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User Score
78.9
Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date August 28, 1992
Developer Hect
Publisher Hect
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action