The Pirates of Dark Water
Also known as: The Pirates of Dark Water: Le Tourbillon Noir
Based on a cartoon series by the same name, The Pirates of Dark Water is a side scrolling fighting game similar to Final Fight or Streets of Rage. The player chooses a character, from among Prince Ren and his two companions Tula and Ioz, who differ in strength and agility, but who use the same basic attacks. There are two attack buttons, one for fast attacks and combinations and one for a single heavy attack. Other controls include: blocking attacks, grabbing and throwing opponents, dash attacks while running, and a special attack that hits multiple enemies consuming life energy at the same time. Most levels also require you to avoid obstacles like chasms, falling rocks or spikes that shoot out of the ground.
FightingPlatformerHack and Slash
Released
1 May 1994
32 years ago
Super Nintendo
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Overview
Summary
Based on a cartoon series by the same name, The Pirates of Dark Water is a side scrolling fighting game similar to Final Fight or Streets of Rage. The player chooses a character, from among Prince Ren and his two companions Tula and Ioz, who differ in strength and agility, but who use the same basic attacks. There are two attack buttons, one for fast attacks and combinations and one for a single heavy attack. Other controls include: blocking attacks, grabbing and throwing opponents, dash attacks while running, and a special attack that hits multiple enemies consuming life energy at the same time. Most levels also require you to avoid obstacles like chasms, falling rocks or spikes that shoot out of the ground.
Description
About This Game
Set sail for a swashbuckling search! The Pirates of Dark Water puts you in the middle of the popular Saturday morning cartoon! Sail from island to island as one of three warrior heroes. Become Ren, the young heir to the throne and leader of the quest. Or choose Tula, the spirited heroine whose skills are as dazzling as her beauty. Or Ioz, the fortune hunting ex-pirate who's ready for action! The action will be fast and furious, so cast off! And let the hunt begin!
