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Blackthorne

Review
Also known as
Blackhawk ブラックソーン

This cinematic platformer blends run-and-gun action with tactical cover shooting in a challenging alien world.

Blackthorne was originally released for the SNES in 1994, with the SNES version being the first commercial release of the game.

About Blackthorne

Blackthorne is a side-view platform action game where the player controls Kyle Blackthorne. He returns to his home planet of Tuul after two decades to confront Sarlac, who seized power using the Darkstone after Kyle's father sent him away.

Gameplay involves navigating maze-like environments, solving puzzles, and exploring. Combat is handled primarily with a shotgun, which can be upgraded, and various bombs that affect enemies and the environment. Progression requires finding keys to access new areas within the non-scrolling stages.

Blackthorne Screenshots

12 images
Japanese title screen/main menu
Title
Damn he's evil!
... our young Hero is given the light stone ...
... and sent to another dimension until he is strong enough to return and defeat Sarlac.
The first area
Using a Hover Bomb to blast a door
Hostile ;)
Talking to one of the slaves
Fighting an orc
You have to destroy the terminal to get past the barriers
The second area - a primeval forest