Testament is a shooter developed by Glodia, released 8 October 1987 on MSX2 and PC-8800 Series.
What Testament is
Testament is a shooter game developed by Glodia and released in 1987. It was published by Bashou House. It is available on MSX2 and PC-8800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
As told by the ancient scroll Lyle found on his travels, a great five-headed Pentadragon once ruled the Diodoran continent with its legions of monsters. The heavens struck them down, sinking their land far into the earth...until now. With Pentadragon and Diodoran resurfacing to torment the world again, Lyle ventures out with gun and gear to rid this realm of evil and fulfill the gods' prophecy. Testament is a top-down, multi-scrolling shoot-'em-up adventure with several complex levels to explore. You acquire new weapons, items, and bonuses along paths strewn with enemies and hazards to encounter. Each stage features multiple boss fights and an assortment of secrets, either threatening or…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and thriller. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Testament launched on 8 October 1987, within three weeks of Maniac Mansion, International Karate + and Time Soldiers.
Released around the same time: Maniac Mansion, International Karate +, Time Soldiers.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Testament — frequently asked questions
When did Testament come out?
Testament was released on 8 October 1987 for MSX2 and PC-8800 Series.
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