Arabian

Sun Electronics • 1983

Arabian — Title screen
Title screen
Arabian — Gameplay
Gameplay

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.