- Super Hydlide
Infobox VG
title=Super Hydlide
developer=T&E Soft
publisher=Seismic Software
designer=
engine=
released=flagicon|JapanOctober 6 1989
flagicon|US 1990
flagicon|EU1991
genre=Role-playing game
modes=Single player
ratings=
platforms=Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
media=
requirements=
input=Control pad "Super Hydlide" is the second sequel to the NES game "
Hydlide ", and a port of "" (released in Japan for theMSX and Famicom). The game was made byT&E Soft , makers of the originalHydlide and , and released on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis in early 1990 in the United States,October 6 1989 in Japan, and1991 in Europe. This sequel evidences substantial upgrades to every aspect of the original "Hydlide". Interestingly before its release, it was called "Hollo Fighter" in some Sega advertising material for the Mega Drive.After the events of "Hydlide", Fairyland was all and well until an explosion of flames appeared near The City of the Woods. After that, enemies were everywhere. It's up to the protagonist (Jim) to save the day again.
This game incorporates a 'good/evil character' system. The game has both good and evil monsters. The evil ones attack the player on sight, while the good ones only attack if the player gets in their way or attacks them first. If the player kills a good monster (which gives more XP and gold) points are lost from a statistic called "MF". If the player's MF stat drops to zero, frequent traps will appear across the world. If the player manages to keep it over 100, rewards appear in the form of random items found around Fairyland. This aspect the game was first introduced in .
Another aspect of the game is the weight system. Every item in the game (including money) has a weight to it; the more items the player carries, the slower the character moves. The character also has to eat and sleep regularly; if the player fails to do this, health and strength are lost over time. As consequence of a loss of strength, the player will be unable to cause any damage to enemies or carry more than a certain number of items, will be slowed down marginally, and will become "sleepy" and unable to move without first dropping items.
External links
*moby game|id=/super-hydlide|name="Super Hydlide"
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