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{{Infobox|title=Hydlide
{{Game
|image=[[Image:Hydlide NES box.jpg|200px]]
|completion=4
|image=Hydlide NES box.jpg
|title=Hydlide
|japanese=ハイドライド <br>(lit. ''"Hydlide"'')
|developer=[[Toshiba EMI]]
|developer=[[Toshiba EMI]]
|publisher=[[Toshiba EMI]] (JP), [[FCI]] (US NES)
|publisher={{colist|Toshiba EMI|FCI}}
|japanese=ハイドライド・スペシャル
|year=1984
|systems={{syslist|pc6001|pc8801|msx|msx2|mz|fm7|nes|win}}
|title1=EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801
|developer1=[[T&E Soft]]
|publisher1=[[D4 Enterprise]]
|year1=2023
|systems1={{syslist|switch}}
|ratings1={{IARC|3}}{{ESRB|T}}{{PEGI|12}}{{USK|12}}
|genre=[[RPG]]
|genre=[[RPG]]
|systems=[[NES]], [[MSX]], [[Windows]]
|released=[[1984]]
|players=1
|players=1
|modes=[[Single player]]
|followed by=[[Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness]]
|series=Hydlide
|series2=EGG Console
}}
}}
[[Image:Hydlide NES title.gif|thumb|left|Title screen]]
'''Hydlide''' was originally released in Japan in 1984 for several systems. It is a prototype role-playing game (it lacks text and dialogues).


The name '''Hydlide''' has appeared many times on various "Top 10 worst NES games" lists over the years.  Many players have compared it to [[The Legend of Zelda]] which was released for the [[NES]] nearly two years earlier. But this comparison is unfair because the game was actually developed in [[1984]], two years before The Legend of Zelda was published in Japan (it was simply released too late in the NES's lifetime to be appreciated).
An upgraded port titled '''Hydlide Special''' was releasded in 1986 for the [[NES]]. The only gameplay difference is the new ability to cast some spells. This port alone was localized to the USA in 1989 as '''Hydlide''', when more advanced games (e.g. [[The Legend of Zelda]]) were already well known, and ultimately failed to capture the same attention outside Japan.


In Japan, Hydlide enjoyed a tremendous fanbase, having been published for every major popular home computer in the Japanese market before being developed for the Famicom.  It's arrival on the Famicom was celebrated as a remake to a very popular game, rather than being seen as a game which tried to compete with similar games on the market. In fact, there were no similar games available for the Famicom at the time. Hydlide was billed as an "Active Role Playing Game" combining the top-down iconic overworld style of games such as [[Ultima]] (which enjoyed some popularity in Japan) with the collision based combat system in [[The Tower of Druaga]] (also very popular in Japan).
Next to the original title '''Hydlide''' is often the Japanese translitteration ハイドライド (''"Haidoraido"'', i.e. ''"Hydlyde"''), as a reading help for Japanese players.


When Hydlide was released for the Famicom, it was actually given the name '''Hydlide Special''' to denote certain enhancements that this version contained over the original.  Magic was only introduced to the series in Hydlide 2, but was retrofitted for use in the Famicom version of the original Hydlide. As a result, it plays only a minor role in the game. Hydlide is rather small, and can easily be beaten in only a couple of hours if one knows exactly where to go.
==Story==
In the kingdom of Fairyland, three magic jewels were enshrined in the palace to maintain peace in the kingdom. One day, an evil man broke into the palace and stole one of the three magic jewels. Without the third jewel, the two remaining jewels lost their magic sparkle. The magic spell that sealed the power of Varalys, the most vicious demon in the kingdom, was broken. During the turmoil which followed, the last two jewels were stolen. Varalys cast a special magic on Princess Ann, turning her into three fairies, and hid them somewhere in the kingdom. He then let loose a horde of monsters across the land and became the ruler of the kingdom.


However, players of more modern RPGs will find the experience less than enjoyable for a few reasons.  The game's very short tune plays repeatedly without change to many players' annoyance. The combat system takes some getting used-to, and the player's defense rarely ever improves. And last, but not least, the task of leveling up can be quite repetitive, and requires a lot of patience. While Hydlide was celebrated as an evolution in the Role Playing Genre in Japan, it was simply seen as a poor imitator in America.
Finally, the young knight Jim stood up and took action to restore peace in the kingdom. He bravely made his way into the wilderness in full armor to fight the monsters...


In 1999, a special remake of Hydlide was released for Windows 95/98 that allowed players to choose between the look of the original PC-8001 version and a new high resolution Arranged mode.  It has been translated into English by [http://www.cinnamonpirate.com/hobby/translation/hydlide/ CinnamonPirate.com], where the patch for the translation can be downloaded.
== Versions ==
 
{| {{prettytable|notwide=1}}
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! Original version
| {{icon|jp}} [[NEC PC-8801]]
|-
! Enhanced port
| {{icon|globe}} [[NES]] ("Hydlide Special")
|-
! Most popular port
| {{icon|globe}} [[NES]] ("Hydlide Special")
|-
! Other ports
| {{icon|jp}} [[MSX]], [[Fujitsu FM-7]], [[NEC PC-9801]] <br>{{icon|globe}} [[MSX2]]
|}


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Hydlide_Special_FC_box.jpg|Famicom box
File:Hydlide Special FC box.jpg|Famicom box
Image:Hydlide_MSX_box.jpg|MSX
File:Hydlide MSX box.jpg|MSX
File:Hydlide NES title.png|Title screen
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Story ==
== Versions ==
In the kingdom of Fairyland, three magic jewels were enshrined in the palace to maintain peace in the kingdom. One day, an evil man broke into the palace and stole one of the three magic jewels. Without the third jewel, the two remaining jewels lost their magic sparkle. The magic spell that sealed the power of Varalys, the most vicious demon in the kingdom, was broken. During the turmoil which followed, the last two jewels were stolen. Varalys cast a special magic on Princess Ann, turning her into three fairies, and hid them somewhere in the kingdom. He then let loose a horde of monsters across the land and became the ruler of the kingdom.
When Hydlide was released for the Famicom, it was actually given the name '''Hydlide Special''' to denote certain enhancements that this version contained over the original. Magic was only introduced to the series in Hydlide 2, but was retrofitted for use in the Famicom version of the original Hydlide. As a result, it plays only a minor role in the game. Hydlide is rather small, and can easily be beaten in only a couple of hours if one knows exactly where to go.


Finally, the young knight Jim stood up and took action to restore peace in the kingdom. He bravely made his way into the wilderness in full armor to fight the monsters...
In 1999, a special remake of Hydlide was released for Windows 95/98 that allowed players to choose between the look of the original PC-8001 version and a new high resolution Arranged mode. It has been translated into English by CinnamonPirate.com, and the patch for the translation can be downloaded [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/845/ here].


== Table of contents ==
{{ToC}}
{{:Hydlide/Table of Contents}}
{{Hydlide}}


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Latest revision as of 03:50, 15 March 2024

Hydlide | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

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Gameplay
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This is the first game in the Hydlide series. For other games in the series see the Hydlide category.

Box artwork for Hydlide.
Box artwork for Hydlide.
Hydlide
Developer(s)Toshiba EMI
Publisher(s)Toshiba EMI, FCI
Year released1984
System(s)NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, MSX, MSX2, Sharp MZ, Fujitsu FM-7, NES, Windows
Followed byHydlide II: Shine of Darkness
SeriesHydlide,
EGG Console
Japanese titleハイドライド
(lit. "Hydlide")
Genre(s)RPG
Players1
ModesSingle player
EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801
Developer(s)T&E Soft
Publisher(s)D4 Enterprise
Year released2023
System(s)Nintendo Switch
Rating(s)IARC Ages 3+ESRB TeenPEGI Ages 12+USK Ages 12+
LinksHydlide ChannelSearchSearch

Hydlide was originally released in Japan in 1984 for several systems. It is a prototype role-playing game (it lacks text and dialogues).

An upgraded port titled Hydlide Special was releasded in 1986 for the NES. The only gameplay difference is the new ability to cast some spells. This port alone was localized to the USA in 1989 as Hydlide, when more advanced games (e.g. The Legend of Zelda) were already well known, and ultimately failed to capture the same attention outside Japan.

Next to the original title Hydlide is often the Japanese translitteration ハイドライド ("Haidoraido", i.e. "Hydlyde"), as a reading help for Japanese players.

Story[edit]

In the kingdom of Fairyland, three magic jewels were enshrined in the palace to maintain peace in the kingdom. One day, an evil man broke into the palace and stole one of the three magic jewels. Without the third jewel, the two remaining jewels lost their magic sparkle. The magic spell that sealed the power of Varalys, the most vicious demon in the kingdom, was broken. During the turmoil which followed, the last two jewels were stolen. Varalys cast a special magic on Princess Ann, turning her into three fairies, and hid them somewhere in the kingdom. He then let loose a horde of monsters across the land and became the ruler of the kingdom.

Finally, the young knight Jim stood up and took action to restore peace in the kingdom. He bravely made his way into the wilderness in full armor to fight the monsters...

Versions[edit]

Original version Flag of Japan.svg NEC PC-8801
Enhanced port Globe.svg NES ("Hydlide Special")
Most popular port Globe.svg NES ("Hydlide Special")
Other ports Flag of Japan.svg MSX, Fujitsu FM-7, NEC PC-9801
Globe.svg MSX2
  • Famicom box

    Famicom box

  • MSX

    MSX

  • Title screen

    Title screen

Versions[edit]

When Hydlide was released for the Famicom, it was actually given the name Hydlide Special to denote certain enhancements that this version contained over the original. Magic was only introduced to the series in Hydlide 2, but was retrofitted for use in the Famicom version of the original Hydlide. As a result, it plays only a minor role in the game. Hydlide is rather small, and can easily be beaten in only a couple of hours if one knows exactly where to go.

In 1999, a special remake of Hydlide was released for Windows 95/98 that allowed players to choose between the look of the original PC-8001 version and a new high resolution Arranged mode. It has been translated into English by CinnamonPirate.com, and the patch for the translation can be downloaded here.

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