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Cover art of Cavelon
Platform
Arcade
Genres
Puzzle · Arcade
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Jetsoft
Publishers
Jetsoft · Ocean Software
Release date
December 31, 1983

Summary

Cavelon drops you into a side‑scrolling maze where you play as the knight Arthur, armed with a bow, arrow and the legendary sword Excalibur. Your mission is to climb the twisting corridors of Castle Cavelon, gathering the eight scattered pieces of the exit door while fending off relentless castle guards and the looming Black Wizard. The original 1983 arcade feel shines through the pixel‑perfect emulation, but the new remastered build adds modern comforts: you can save or load at any point, remap controls for any gamepad, and tweak image scaling for a crisp look on today’s screens. When the action gets tight, a quick swing of Excalibur grants temporary invulnerability—though you’ll need to use it sparingly. The blend of classic maze‑shooting tension with a light‑hearted rescue quest makes Cavelon a nostalgic yet fresh experience for anyone who loves a good retro challenge.

Storyline

Cavelon is an arcade adventure that puts you in the shoes of Arthur, a brave hero scaling the treacherous heights of Castle Cavelon. The game’s simple yet compelling premise has you climbing floor by floor, dodging traps and battling foes as you make your way toward the tower’s summit.

Your ultimate mission is to rescue Guinevere, who has been captured by an evil wizard lurking at the top of the castle. Each level tests your reflexes and timing, building tension until the final showdown where Arthur must confront the sorcerer and free Guinevere from his dark grasp.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Game Artworks

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Arcade Machine

Developers
Jetsoft
Machine Style
Upright
Control Panel
Single-player
Input Devices
Joystick · Buttons
Screen Orientation
Portrait
Sound
Mono

Multiplayer

Multiplayer setup
Hot Seat