Classic Games Database
ClassicGames DB

Arkista's Ring

Review

Navigate 125 puzzle stages, shooting enemies to find keys and the correct exit.

Arkista's Ring was developed by NMK and published by American Sammy exclusively for the NES, first released in North America in 1990.


							Arkista's Ring cover
Play Game Play directly in your browser
Released
1990
Genre
Perspective
Top-down
Size
64.14 KB
Rating
0 votes
Developer

About Arkista's Ring

Arkista's Ring is a puzzle action title where the player controls an elf named Christine. Her quest involves retrieving a stolen ring to lift a darkness affecting her kingdom.

Gameplay consists of progressing through a sequence of over one hundred distinct stages. Each stage functions as a self contained puzzle where the objective is to locate an exit, which requires eliminating all enemies and finding a hidden key. The structure is noted for being more linear than similar contemporary games.

Christine begins armed with a bow. Defeated foes may randomly leave behind useful items, such as those that recover health, enhance defensive capability, or improve her weapon. Successfully navigating all stages completes the adventure.

Arkista's Ring Screenshots

10 images
Game title screen
Press select to see your character information
First stage, surrounded by scorpions
Shooting arrows at an enemy.
Key to exit level is exposed
A stage with houses that can't be entered.
At a later stage with what appears to be multiple exits.
Shot of stage 7
Shot of stage 8
Shot of stage 9 (looks cold)