Amagon
Aicom
Publisher: Sammy USA Corporation, Vic Tokai
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Summary
Amagon is a Nintendo Entertainment System side-scrolling platformer created by Aicom in 1988. It received significant criticism and failed to gain much acclaim from gaming critics.
Storyline
In the game, players assume the role of Amagon, a Marine stranded on an island after surviving a plane crash. The objective is to lead Amagon across the island to reach the rescue ship, overcoming various enemies along the way—including the final boss, inspired by the "Flatwoods Monster," a legendary alien said to haunt Flatwoods, West Virginia. In the original Japanese version, the story differs slightly: the protagonist is not a Marine, but a scientist named "Jackson," who uses a special drug to transform into his Macho-Man form.
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Release dates by platform
| famicom | December 2, 1988 |
| NES | April 1, 1989 |
Supported languages
| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (US) | ✓ | ||
| 日本語 | ✓ |
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Alternative titles
- Totsuzen! Macho-man— Japanese title - romanization
- Suddenly! Macho-man— Japanese title - translated