Legend of Makai (World)
Jaleco • 1988
Also known as: Makai Densetsu


Jaleco’s Legend of Makai (World) is a two-player fighting game released in North America during October of 1988. Originally developed in Japan as Makai Densetsu, this arcade title puts players face-to-face in a series of battles, utilizing straightforward 2D combat mechanics. As characters with unique abilities, players must maneuver and attack to defeat their opponent and advance through the game’s progression. The gameplay centers around mastering basic fighting techniques – punches, kicks, and special moves - to outwit your rival. Success depends on strategic timing and understanding each character's strengths. A final challenge awaits at the end of the game, requiring players to correctly input a specific spell sequence: 'GIXGARD'. Legend of Makai (World) provides a classic arcade fighting experience rooted in Japanese design, now available for play as an original North American release.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaleco
- Year
- 1988
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Fighter / 2D
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- lomakai
Machine data derived from the MAME project.