Sylphia is a shooter developed by Compile, released 22 October 1993 on Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD.
What Sylphia is
Sylphia is a shooter game developed by Compile and released in 1993. It was published by Tonkin House. It is available on Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Sylphia is a vertical shooter published by Tonkin House. The game draws from Greek mythology and tells the story of Sylphia, a female warrior with a tragic destiny. Her tale starts as she lays fatally wounded in the temple of Athena - merciless monsters have taken over the city and she perished as she desperately tried to protect innocent villagers. The gods, touched by the sincerity of the young woman's devotion and love, decide to give Sylphia another chance... Now turned into a Sylphid with tremendous powers, the female warrior embarks on a long journey of revenge, ready to fight for her homeland. Sylphia starts equipped with a fairly basic fire weapon that can be upgraded in various…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Sylphia launched on 22 October 1993, within three weeks of Sam & Max Hit the Road, Disney's Aladdin and Ridge Racer.
Released around the same time: Sam & Max Hit the Road, Disney's Aladdin, Ridge Racer.
Quick answers
Sylphia — frequently asked questions
When did Sylphia come out?
Sylphia was released on 22 October 1993 for Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD.
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