Makai Prince Dorabocchan - MAME software

NEC PC-Engine HuCARD published 35 years ago:

魔界プリンスどらぼっちゃん © 1990 Naxat Soft.
(Makai Prince Dorabocchan)

Makai Prince Dorabocchan sounds like a cute and interesting platformer game with unique gameplay elements. Here's a brief summary of the key features and elements you mentioned:

• Main Character: The protagonist is a young vampire named Dorabo on a journey to help his master and defeat evil demons. He wears the almighty golden armor, which is crucial for taking down the leader of the demons.
• Gameplay: The gameplay involves running, jumping, and collecting small tomatoes, which are important for preliminary attacks on boss enemies at the end of each stage.
• Special Abilities:

Hat Hiding: Dorabo can hide under his hat, allowing him to throw deadly tomato-bombs and defeat enemies.
Magic Staff: He starts with a short-range magic staff that can be upgraded during the game.
Colored Armors: Three colored armors (blue, red, and grey) grant Dorabo special abilities, such as high jumps and faster attacks.

• Items: Various items are available to assist Dorabo on his quest, though they have limited use. Examples include a blue cape that allows double-jumping and a sword to power up his magic staff. Injections can freeze enemies in their tracks.
• Easter Island Head Servants: Blue flying bats with bells around their necks can call Easter Island head servants, who unlock secret shortcuts and unreachable areas, adding an element of exploration to the game.

This description makes Makai Prince Dorabocchan seem like an entertaining and charming platformer game with a mix of action, exploration, and unique abilities for the main character. It combines traditional platforming elements with creative twists like the use of tomatoes and colorful armor to keep players engaged and entertained.

TECHNICAL
BARCODE: 4988658900070
HuCARD ID: NX90007
HuCARD Size: 3 Mbits.

TRIVIA
Released on December 21, 1990 in Japan for 6700 Yen.

STAFF
Developed by Red Company.

Programmer: Koji Miyoshi, Ko Matsuda, Naomi Nakamura, Yoshiharu Takaoka
Art: Masanori Kitsuta, Koichiro Kawahata
Music: Makiko Ito, Hiroshi Nishikawa

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