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Sword of Sodan

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Also known as
ソード オブ ソダン

Avenge your father by defeating the necromancer Zoras across 11 levels with swordplay and jumping.

Sword of Sodan was originally released for the Amiga in 1988. The Sega Genesis version was released in 1989 in North America by Electronic Arts, with a European release in 1990. The legacy year of 1989 matches the Genesis release year.

About Sword of Sodan

Sword of Sodan is a side scrolling action game where the player selects a hero or heroine to confront the necromancer Zoras. This antagonist must be overthrown to avenge the death of the player character's father.

Technical aspects were a notable feature, including large, distinctive character sprites. The game also incorporated digitized audio and speech, along with an action replay function uncommon in non sports titles of its era.

Progress requires effective use of a moveset centered on sword attacks and jumps across eleven varied stages. These levels include both interior and exterior environments, making the overall experience challenging.

Sword of Sodan Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Main menu
Choose character
Level 1 introduction
Level 1 setting
Game start, with a couple of potions to get
Some early hacking
They come to a gruesome end
Sadly, so did I
Plot developments from completing level 1
Level 2 start
Spikes everywhere!