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Nobody
is safe these days. Lightning strikes dead trees on
hilltops, fires rage out of control and evil monsters
prey on the innocent as well as each other. Knight Arthur
and Princess Prin Prin chose to ignore this, and spent
their time hanging out in the smoke, swapping anecdotes
about the rise and fall of speed garage.
They have paid the price for their nonchalance. The
princess has been kidnapped by a hissing, flying demon
known as the Red Arremer and swept away to Satan's castle.
Without even pausing to dial 911, Arthur grabs his armour
and sets off to dish out some steel, and rescue his
sweetheart as dramatically as possible.
Sometimes a game comes along with enough power to set
a benchmark, and establish itself as a head-above-the-crowd,
trend-setting behemoth. Makaimura is one of
those games: its unforgivably tough gameplay merged
perfectly with the some of the most intricately designed
levels ever seen; and Satan's hordes were easily the
most ruthless, unforgiving and 'deadly-yet-cute' enemy
designs to ever hit a game of this genre. There is comedy
at work here: whenever Arthur takes a hit, his armour
shatters, forcing him to fight on in his polka dot boxers.
The catchy theme tune crackles in your head, only to
stop with a sudden jolt whenever something goes wrong.
And something will go wrong: the game's entire course
layout is a vicious collection of deathtraps, dirty
tricks and nasty surprises, with precise patterns and
secrets to learn. Knowing the exact movement of each
enemy and location of the extra armours is essential
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Well,
practice makes perfect. And that's OK, because the game
is an absolute joy to play. Fast, rigid, addictive,
exciting... Minutes to learn, years to master. You've
also your work cut out, because the nail in the coffin
is that the game must be completed twice if
you want a shot at the Princess. Pisstake.
Often imitated, but never bettered,
Makaimura is a well made, intelligent, and
downright timeless experience... A one-off zeitgeist
of the 8-Bit arcade scene matched only by its sequel,
the extraordinary Daimakaimura
(1988).
The 1986 Famicom version (below) also became a massive
classic of its time. It presented even more challenge,
mainly due to Arthur's ever-so-jerky animation, overlong
jump and reduced firing speed. It is one nasty headfunk
of a game, that would rinse you of all of your skill
and most of your patience. It too remains one of the
great gaming highlights of the 80s, a vicious yet enchanting
challenge not easily forgotten. |
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Famicom
- Stage Select |
An
essential trick:
During the title screen, hold RIGHT
Tap B - B - B, release RIGHT
Then quickly input:
UP - B - B - B
LEFT - B - B - B
DOWN - B - B - B
START
If done correctly, a screen appears displaying
the starting stage number. This screen re-appears
every time you restart or clear a stage, and it
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Arcade flyer [front / back] |
Arcade Instructions |
Famicom Instructions |
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DETAILS
| Format |
Famicom |
| Released |
13
June 1986 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
CAP-MK |
| Size
(cm) |
14
x 9.5 x 2 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.12 |
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World-famous
home conversion that reduced
many unsuspecting players
into a quivering pile of anger
and tears.
A Famicom cult classic, now
quite hard to find complete
in good condition.
Standard FC packaging, 1Mbit
cartridge, monochrome booklet. |
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Makaimura
Kanzen Kōryaku Hon
魔界村 完全攻略本
GUIDE BOOK |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
July
1986 |
| Publisher |
Tokuma |
| Product
ID |
no
ISBN# |
| Size
(cm) |
17
x 10.5 x 0.5 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.13 |
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Pocket-size
'Complete Capture Book' from
Family Computer Magazine,
dedicated to the rock-hard
Famicom version.
Every stage covered, with
hints and tactics for every
event.
104 pages, japanese. |
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Makaimura
Hisshō Guide Book
魔界村
必勝ゲームブック
TAKARAJIMA FAMICOM HISSHŌ HON |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
4
Aug 1986 |
| Publisher |
JICC |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-88063-225-2 |
| Size
(cm) |
17
x 10.5 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.14 |
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Second
guide book for the Famicom
version, an excellent little
tribute full of original character
art, hints and tactics with
complete stage maps.
Vintage.
96 pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 2 Shū Makai to Kishi
カプコンジェネレーション
第2集 魔界と騎士
SEGA SATURN |
DETAILS
| Format |
Sega
Saturn |
| Released |
15
Oct 1998 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
T-1233G |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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The
second Capcom
Generation pack contains
perfect replicas of the 3
main instalments of the Makaimura
series:
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Makaimura (1985)
- Daimakaimura
(1988)
- Chohmakaimura
(1991)
Each title is presented with
interactive art galleries,
sound tests, hints, trivia,
and more.
CD
case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc,
colour manual, spine card. |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 2 Shū Makai to Kishi
カプコンジェネレーション
第2集 魔界と騎士
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
23
Sep 1998 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPS-01585 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Capcom
Generation Dai 2 Shū Makai to Kishi
[Capcore]
カプコンジェネレーション
第2集 魔界と騎士 [カプコレ]
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
15
Mar 2001 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-86778 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Makaimura
魔界村
FAMICOM MINI 18 |
DETAILS
| Format |
Game
Boy Advance |
| Released |
21
May 2004 |
| Publisher |
Nintendo |
| Product
ID |
AGB-FMKJ-JPN |
| Size
(cm) |
8
x 10.5 x 2 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.06 |
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Straight
port of the FC Makaimura
for Gamd Boy Advance.
Vol.18 in Nintendo's retrospective
'Famicom Mini Series'.
Replica FC box inside clear
plastic case, 32Mbit cartridge,
monochrome fold-out manual. |
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Capcom
Retro Game Collection Vol.2
カプコン
レトロゲーム コレクション Vol.2
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
30
Mar 2005 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-87360 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 15 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション
PLAYSTATION 2 |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation
2 |
| Released |
2
Mar 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-66317 |
| Size
(cm) |
19
x 13.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション
PSP |
DETAILS
| Format |
PSP |
| Released |
7
Sep 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
ULJM-05104 |
| Size
(cm) |
17.7
x 10.5 x 1.5 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection [Best Price]
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション [ベストプライス]
PSP |
DETAILS
| Format |
PSP |
| Released |
13
Sep 2007 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
ULJM-05280 |
| Size
(cm) |
17.7
x 10.5 x 1.5 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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Capcom
Classics Collection [Best Price]
カプコン
クラシックス コレクション [ベストプライス]
PLAYSTATION 2 |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation
2 |
| Released |
11
Oct 2007 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-66852 |
| Size
(cm) |
19
x 13.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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'Makaimura'
and 'Capcom' are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd.
'Famicom', 'Game Boy Advance' and 'Nintendo' are registered trademarks
of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
'Sega Saturn' and 'Sega' are registered trademarks of Sega Corporation
'PlayStation', 'PSP' and 'Sony' are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation
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