Gargoyle's Quest

a.k.a. レッドアリーマー魔界村外伝 / Red Arremer: Makaimura Gaiden

created and published by Capcom in 1990-05-02, running on Game Boy

type: action/reflex, role-play
genre: Fantasy
series: Gargoyle's Quest, Ghosts 'n Goblins
perspective: side view bird's-eye
player options: single player

languages: eng jpn

4.3/5

Personal review

An interesting action game starring the gargoyle previously seen in the Ghosts 'N Goblins series. Standard action sequences are mixed with overhead map-wandering and random encounter battles. Although not terribly well-known, it is an excellent side story to the Ghosts series.

(Jacquismo) - # 2006

Official description

Gargoyle's Quest Brings Big-Screen Action to Game Boy! You are Firebrand - gargoyle and proud guardian of the Ghoul Realm. The Destroyers have returned to wipe out your planet... and they take no prisoners! Use your breath of fire and your flying ability to combat the enemy. Fight heroically, and you'll recover stolen magic items that will strengthen you for your many battles.
- Detailed Graphics set new standards for Game Boy.
- Fascinating new epic adventure story!

# 2018-04-03 10:08:38 - official description

Technical specs

display: raster

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External reviews (11) - average: 87.4% - median: 85%

review source		issue	date	score
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	uk	36	1990-09	850/1000	85%	view
Aktueller Software Markt (ASM) (9+)	de	47	1990-12	10/12	83%	view
Console XS	uk	1	1992-06	93/100	93%	view
Consoles + (001-155)	fr	0	1991-07	96/100	96%
Joystick	fr	14	1991-03	96/100	96%	view
Micro News 45-54	fr	45	1991-03	6/6	100%	view
Player One	fr	7	1991-03	92/100	92%	view
Power Play	de	35	1991-02	80/100	80%	view
Tilt 39-113	fr	89	1991-04	16/20	80%	view
Total!	uk	3	1992-03	76/100	76%	view
Video Games	de	1	1991-03	80/100	80%	view