1989 · Tecmo · Beat 'em up

Tecmo Knight

Nintendo console exclusive

The protagonist Tecmo Knight has the assistance of "Smokeman" and "Tiger". Pressing the "change" button allows Tecmo Knight to switch between the two. Smokeman uses powerful punches and kicks against enemies while Tecmo Knight rides him. While riding the tiger, Tecmo Knight has the use of a spiked ball and chain less powerful than Smokeman's attacks, but with greater range.

Released: 1989
Platforms: Arcade Nintendo Switch
Genres: Beat 'em up
Developers: Tecmo
Publishers: Tecmo
Modes: Multiplayer
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Fantasy
Country: Japan

About

Tecmo Knight, known in Japan as Wild Fang, is a 1989 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Tecmo for arcades. It was released in North America in May 1989 and Japan in July 1989. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in May 2023.

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Gameplay

The protagonist Tecmo Knight has the assistance of "Smokeman" and "Tiger". Pressing the "change" button allows Tecmo Knight to switch between the two. Smokeman uses powerful punches and kicks against enemies when Tecmo Knight rides him. While riding the tiger, Tecmo Knight has the use of a spiked ball and chain which is less powerful than Smokeman's attacks, but has greater range.

When slain, a foe's head will break from the rest of the body and may leave behind a bonus item in the form of its skull. When collecting the special dragon skull that randomly appears after defeating an enemy, the Tecmo Knight will summon the most powerful creature to ride on: the Flying Dragon. Tecmo Knight is immune to attack while riding the Flying Dragon, whose breath kills any monster instantly, including the stage-end bosses. Using the "Access Attack" maneuver, Tecmo Knight can use Smokeman or the tiger to jump onto enemies and pummel them.