Arabian
Sun Electronics • 1983


Embark on an adventure as an Arabian prince in this vibrant 1983 platformer from Sun Electronics. Your quest is to rescue a princess held captive within a formidable castle, navigating perilous environments across four increasingly challenging levels. Gameplay involves utilizing an eight-way joystick for precise movement and a single “kick” button to dispatch enemies like Genies, Rocs, and ghostly creatures called Oscars that obstruct your path. Each level presents unique challenges, from scaling a ship’s rigging to traversing a dark cave maze and ascending the castle walls via flying carpets. A key element of scoring involves collecting lettered jugs scattered throughout each area; spelling out "ARABIAN" in sequence awards substantial bonus points. The game's presentation is styled like a storybook, with animated page transitions introducing each new playfield and furthering the narrative. As you progress through sections, expect faster gameplay, more aggressive enemies, and rearranged jug placements that demand greater precision and strategic kicking to succeed. Two players can join forces for cooperative rescue efforts against this fantastical backdrop.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Sun Electronics
- Year
- 1983
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Platform / Run Jump
- Display
- raster, rotated 270°
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- arabian
Machine data derived from the MAME project.