talk about ~Hydlide Special ~ The boss cannot be defeated in attack mode

• Released in 1986, it’s a pioneer Action RPG where hero Jim aims to save Fairyland from the evil demon Varalys. • Jim must find 3 jewels and 3 fairies (split from Princess Anne) to defeat Varalys and restore peace. • Combat uses "body slams." Players toggle between ATTACK/DEFEND modes and use 5 types of magic to fight monsters. • The NES version (1989) used 16-letter passwords. Its late release made it look primitive compared to Zelda or Ys. • A historic console RPG that introduced character growth and exploration. The added magic improved strategic gameplay. • The game severely lacks hints, leaving players confused. Repetitive BGM, resembling "Raiders March," caused fatigue. • In a counter-intuitive twist, the final boss Varalys must be fought in DEFEND mode, a major trap for players. • It led to sequels like Hydlide 3. Modern ports are now available on Nintendo Switch and Project EGG. • Includes an invincibility code "3DGOLFSUPERVER" and a tie-in image song "Angel Blue" by Mayumi Chiwaki. • Often labeled a "kusoge" for its unfair difficulty, its impact on the Action RPG genre is historically immense.