1988 · Port · Marionette Co., Ltd. · Beat 'em up · Fighting

Phantom Fighter

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Wacky Chinese phantoms, Kyonshies, are on the loose, wreaking havoc in eight villages. Phantom Fighter and his incompetent assistance are the only ones who can save the villagers from these zombie ghosts that get bigger and stronger as you get better. Answer tricky quizzes to acquire special skills from the Kung Fu Master. Then you can chop and kick your way to victory!

Released: 16 September 1988
Platforms: NES
Genres: Beat 'em up Fighting
Developers: Marionette Co., Ltd.
Publishers: Pony Canyon
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Fantasy Horror Comedy
Country: Japan

About

Phantom Fighter (霊幻道士, Reigen Dōshi) is a beat 'em up video game released for the Family Computer in 1988 in Japan, and for the Nintendo Entertainment System in April 1990 in the United States. The Japanese version is based on the 1985 film, Mr. Vampire (Reigen Dōshi being the Japanese title of the film).

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Gameplay

As a kung-fu master, the player must fight through eight towns filled with kyonshi (Chinese vampires), each with a unique town boss, until the final confrontation with an evil witch. An infinite amount of continues are available to complete the game.

A small selection of items, and a large selection of fighting moves, could be used on the enemy. The game also included a hidden character that made the game much more difficult, a baby kyonshi or "conshi." Instead of keeping track of available items, the game's inventory screen tabulates all the possible items in the game.