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8 Eyes

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Also known as
エイト アイズ

Control a falconer and his bird to collect eight jewels in this cooperative action adventure.

8 Eyes was developed by Thinking Rabbit and published by SETA for the NES/Famicom, first released in Japan on September 27, 1988, with the North American release by Taxan in January 1990. The earliest commercial release of this NES version was 1988 in Japan, which is also the original release year of the game.


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About 8 Eyes

8 Eyes is a side scrolling action adventure title where the player controls a character named Orin. His primary weapon is a sword, though its range is somewhat limited.

The game's structure involves traveling to eight distinct lands, each containing a house with a guardian to defeat. Success in these encounters rewards the player with a jewel, referred to as an eye.

A key feature is the inclusion of a falcon companion, which can be directed to attack foes or activate switches from a distance. This falcon represents a more potent tactical option than Orin's own sword. Control of both characters is handled by a single player in the standard mode.

An alternative cooperative mode is available, where a second player assumes direct control of the falcon. This mode grants the bird enhanced flight capabilities.

8 Eyes Screenshots

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Title Screen
Main Menu
Levels Overview
Game Start
Killing a bat
This game even has stairs. lol
Mummy!
I'm dead
Game Over
Title Screen [Japanese Version]