Solomon's Key
July 1, 1986·Tecmo, Tecmo·Single player, Multiplayer
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Ratings
70
User Score
25 ratings
70
Total Score
25 combined
About
Solomon's Key is a puzzle game developed by Tecmo in 1986 for arcade release on custom hardware based on the Z80 chipset. The game is generally recognized as one of the most difficult games to appear on the NES. The player, controlling a sorcerer known only as Dana must overcome unlimited enemy spawning, challenging level designs, a countdown timer, instant death from any physical contact with enemies, and limited ways to dispatch enemies.
Release Dates
| Platform | Date |
|---|---|
| Arcade | Jul 1986 |
| Arcade | Jul 30, 1986 |
| Amstrad CPC | 1986 |
| Atari ST/STE | 1987 |
| ZX Spectrum | 1987 |
| Commodore C64/128/MAX | 1987 |
| Sega Master System/Mark III | Apr 17, 1988 |
| DOS | 1988 |
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Game Info
- Developer
- Tecmo, Tecmo
- Publisher
- U.S. Gold, Tecmo
- Release Date
- July 1, 1986
- Collection
- Solomon's Key
- Perspective
- Side view
Where to Buy
Platforms
ArcadeCommodore C64/128/MAXZX SpectrumAtari ST/STEDOSAmstrad CPCSega Master System/Mark III
Genres
PlatformPuzzleArcade
Themes
Fantasy
Game Modes
Single playerMultiplayer