Shadow Knights is a platform developed by id Software, released 31 January 1991 on DOS.
What Shadow Knights is
Shadow Knights is a platform game developed by id Software and released in 1991. It was published by Softdisk. It is available on DOS only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
As a ninja with a mission to "redeem Naipusan, the once peaceful land that was destroyed by the northern armies", you have to defeat the evil Shogun of Death. Shadow Knights is a platform game where you try to complete several levels, such as a village, a cemetery or a castle, before confronting the final boss. On each level, you'll encounter a lot of enemies - initially dogs and ninjas with clubs and bows, but more types of enemies appear later. To defeat them, you can slash at them with your sword. However, your ninja also has magic powers. He can spend this magical energy to toss magical projectiles at the enemies, or to restore his health. Depleted magical energy can be refilled by…
How it plays
Its themes are action.
What it launched against
Shadow Knights launched on 31 January 1991, within three weeks of Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III and Wings of Wor.
Released around the same time: Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, Wings of Wor.
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Quick answers
Shadow Knights — frequently asked questions
When did Shadow Knights come out?
Shadow Knights was released on 31 January 1991 for DOS.
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