Return to your hometown to find it under siege by evil dwarves in this action-RPG side-scroller. Explore the World Tree, purchase weapons and magic, level up your character, and restore peace to the Elven kingdom. Originally developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) during the 8-bit era of the mid-1980s, Faxanadu remains a standout title in the NES library. The game features reflex-driven gameplay and an immersive world to discover and an expansive storyline, making it a memorable entry in the action / adventure / rpg genres.
How to Play Faxanadu
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The NES library spans hundreds of titles that shaped modern gaming conventions. From scrolling shooters to JRPGs, the system proved the versatility of console gaming.
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Is Faxanadu free to play?
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What console is Faxanadu for?
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What genre is Faxanadu?
Faxanadu is a action, adventure, rpg game. It was made for the NES.
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