Hydlide 1, 2, 3
This compilation features T&E Soft's original Hydlide trilogy of '80s action-RPGs. Both the '84 original and Hydlide 3 (aka Super Hydlide) have been remade for Windows users, with new graphics, audio, and…
Hydlide 1, 2, 3 is an adventure developed by T&E Soft, released 31 December 2001 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Hydlide 1, 2, 3 is
Hydlide 1, 2, 3 is an adventure game developed by T&E Soft and released in 2001. It was published by D4 Enterprise. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
This compilation features T&E Soft's original Hydlide trilogy of '80s action-RPGs. Both the '84 original and Hydlide 3 (aka Super Hydlide) have been remade for Windows users, with new graphics, audio, and quality-of-life additions. These remakes are available via the Arrange Mode option for each game, except Hydlide 2 which lacks said upgrades. Beyond the games themselves, there's a detailed manual with both hints and full answers for tricky puzzles. You can also enjoy the "Hydlide Museum", an included website containing developer commentary, concept art, and other goodies detailing the series' history.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and open world. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Hydlide 1, 2, 3 launched on 31 December 2001, within three weeks of Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Ikaruga and Sonic Advance.
Released around the same time: Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Ikaruga, Sonic Advance.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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