Hero of the Golden Talisman

Name: Hero of the Golden Talisman
Rating: 0 (1 reviews)

Developer: Mr Chip Software

Publisher: Mastertronic

Dec 31, 1985

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

proto-Metroidvania

Summary

In this fantasy platformer from the mid-1980s, take on the role of a lone hero, battling to save their home town from the grip of an evil wizard's curse! Jump, climb, swim, shoot, all to find the 5 pieces of the golden talisman, hidden in a vast labyrinth.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
Retro / Etc.
- Commodore 64

Resources

Links

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- action
- medieval
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MV Temperature
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- interconnected map
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- Semi-Linear
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Publisher: Cognito, Zeppelin Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
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Publisher: Enix

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- isolation
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
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Developer: Micronics, Pony Canyon

Publisher: Tandy, Gradiente, Pony Canyon

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- action
- contact damage
Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
SpellCaster

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
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Developer / Publisher: Vic Tokai

1989

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- boss gated
- Sci-Fi
- discrete levels
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85%

Very Positive

143 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- multiple characters
- RPG

Hero of the Golden Talisman

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