Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, DOS, ZX Spectrum
Night Hunter (1988) Review
Night Hunter is a horror-themed action-adventure game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was released in Japan in 1988 and in North America and Europe in 1989.
The game follows the story of Kevin, a young man who is searching for his missing sister in a dark and dangerous forest. Along the way, he must battle a variety of monsters and undead creatures, while also solving puzzles and finding hidden items.
Night Hunter is a side-scrolling game with 2D graphics. The player controls Kevin as he walks, runs, jumps, and shoots his way through the game’s various levels. Kevin can use a variety of weapons, including a crossbow, a knife, and a boomerang. He can also find power-ups that will give him temporary boosts, such as increased speed or invincibility.
The game’s levels are filled with a variety of enemies, including zombies, bats, spiders, and ghosts. Kevin must use his weapons and wits to defeat these enemies and progress through the game.
In addition to the main story mode, Night Hunter also features a two-player cooperative mode. In this mode, two players can team up to play through the game together.
Gameplay
Night Hunter is a side-scrolling action-adventure game with 2D graphics. The player controls Kevin as he walks, runs, jumps, and shoots his way through the game’s various levels. Kevin can use a variety of weapons, including a crossbow, a knife, and a boomerang. He can also find power-ups that will give him temporary boosts, such as increased speed or invincibility.
The game’s levels are filled with a variety of enemies, including zombies, bats, spiders, and ghosts. Kevin must use his weapons and wits to defeat these enemies and progress through the game.
In addition to the main story mode, Night Hunter also features a two-player cooperative mode. In this mode, two players can team up to play through the game together.
Story
Night Hunter follows the story of Kevin, a young man who is searching for his missing sister in a dark and dangerous forest. Along the way, he must battle a variety of monsters and undead creatures, while also solving puzzles and finding hidden items.
The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes that are interspersed between the game’s levels. These cutscenes help to flesh out the game’s characters and setting, and they provide some insight into the game’s overall plot.
Graphics and Sound
Night Hunter’s graphics are typical of NES games from the late 1980s. The game’s characters and environments are simple and blocky, but they are still effective in conveying the game’s atmosphere and setting. The game’s colors are also very vibrant, which helps to create a sense of excitement and danger.
The game’s sound is also very good. The game’s music is catchy and atmospheric, and it helps to set the mood for the game’s various levels. The game’s sound effects are also very well done, and they help to create a sense of realism and immersion.
Overall
Night Hunter is a classic horror-themed action-adventure game for the NES. It’s a spooky and atmospheric adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The game’s graphics and sound are both very good, and the gameplay is solid. If you’re a fan of horror games or NES games in general, then you should definitely check out Night Hunter.
Score
7 out of 10
Review Score
7/10
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