Arabian
Early platformer set in an Arabian Nights fantasy world where players control a turbaned hero collecting treasure while avoiding genies and mummies. Notable for its colorful sprite work and being one of the first games with multi-screen platforming sections.
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About This Retro Game
Features a unique 'item juggling' mechanic where carried treasures can be used as temporary shields against enemies.
The arcade cabinet used a distinctive pastel color palette that stood out among darker-themed games of the era.
Inspired later platformers with its non-linear level design allowing multiple paths through pyramid stages.
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