While reading go ahead and click here while you read so you can listen to the music from the game.
http://208.53.138.111/soundtracks/faxanadu-dragon-slayer-ii-nes-soundtrack/dxhhjlvwlq/02-the-kingdom.mp3
or My favorite
http://208.53.138.111/soundtracks/faxanadu-dragon-slayer-ii-nes-soundtrack/dzbaryehlv/16-ending-theme.mp3
Ahh, Faxanadu.
You start out by meeting the Guru in the church receiving the Ring of Elf, after you get the ring you go kill yourself, then the game actually starts. You'll see the king at the west end of the town and get G: 1500 which will help you purchase you first weapon a hand dagger, 400g, deluge, 400g, a J key, 100g, and a few red potions.
If you thought your finances were tough in life, this game makes it just as hard. After you get out of your first town and head to the next, there will eventually be a shop that sells incredible magic, and a great shield, you will instead of advancing in the storyline to just die countless deaths, will power level for many hours till you eventually have enough money for the "Magic Shield" and "Death".
Faxanadu explains very little as to what your next goals are and how you are to achieve them, how do you get the MATTOCK? HOW DO I USE THE FLYING FEET? this is just an on going battle, you finally figure something new out and you feel GREAT. I still remember making those flying shoes to work, just couldn't even use the item, things are so much harder when you are 9.
Overall this game is very enjoyable to a hardcore gamer who enjoys a challenge, one of those
"You probably won't beat this game." types, most people who beat Ninja Gaiden won't beat Faxanadu even today.
Rated: 4/5 For a Hardcore Gamer who needs a challenge.
For the casual gamers, Don't waste your time at all though, if you want something that isn't as much of a challenge go ahead and play Castlevania. You may at least play it.
Rated: 1/5 For Casual gamers, just leave it alone. The most you might do is put it in to listen to the music. It's got a great music score!
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