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The Battle of Olympus

"The Battle For Olympus was developed by Infinity and Radical Entertainment for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo GameBoy."

Infinity·Brøderbund Software·Nintendo·Imagineer· March 23, 1988· Main Game
69
User Score
14 ratings

The Battle For Olympus was developed by Infinity and Radical Entertainment for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo GameBoy. It was released in 1988, the year after Zelda II was released. The game borrowed many concepts from the popular Zelda game, utilizing various special weapons and tools as the game progresses.

Released 23 March 1988 for Nintendo Entertainment System and Family Computer by Infinity, published by Brøderbund Software and Nintendo. Rated L by ClassInd.

Story

The Battle For Olympus takes place in Ancient Greece, which is being tormented by the ruler of the underworld-Hades. Orpheus, the main protagonist of the game, must rescue his girlfriend Helene from Hades. The game incorporates a number of different mythological creatures from Greek lore; including Cyclopes, Centaurs, and Medusa-as well as numerous Greek gods. Orpheus, using various upgrades in weaponry, travels deep into the underworld to defeat Hades, conquering numerous foes on the way.

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Artwork & Box Art

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Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
NA
Dec 1, 1989
Family Computer
Standard
JP
Mar 23, 1988
Nintendo Entertainment System
Standard
EU
Sep 26, 1991
User Score
69 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 14 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
Users
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike