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Castlequest

The NES port of Castlequest. The object of the game is to navigate through Groken Castle to rescue Princess Margarita. The player can push certain objects throughout the game to accomplish progress. In some…

28 November 1986

Castlequest is a platform developed by ASCII Corporation, released 28 November 1986 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Castlequest is

Castlequest is a platform game developed by ASCII Corporation and released in 1986. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The NES port of Castlequest. The object of the game is to navigate through Groken Castle to rescue Princess Margarita. The player can push certain objects throughout the game to accomplish progress. In some rooms, the prince can only advance to the next room by aligning cement blocks, Honey Jars, Candle Cakes, and Elevator Controlling Block.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

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When did Castlequest come out?
Castlequest was released on 28 November 1986 for Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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