Mystic Marathon is an arcade developed by Williams Electronics, released 31 December 1984 on Arcade.
What Mystic Marathon is
Mystic Marathon is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1984. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The game is a left-to-right footrace between the player-controlled creature and six controlled by the computer. Each island contains multiple paths, and the creatures have to swim the water between the islands, which is slower than running. Many obstacles slow the creatures down, including apple-throwing trees, lightning, sea monsters, giant clams, and sinkholes. There are also ways to move forward quickly, such as a hand that throws a character and caves that warp the creature to the exit. In addition to a joystick for movement, there is a jump button. The goal is to finish in the top three to progress to the next race.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Mystic Marathon launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Karateka.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Karateka.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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