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Summary

Conan (often called Conan: The Mysteries of Time) landed on the NES as a side‑scrolling action title that borrows its core design from the computer game Myth: History in the Making. Developed by Eastridge Technology and published by Mindscape, the game drops the barbarian into a series of platform‑filled stages where the player must hunt down hidden weapons—clues for which are tucked away in the instruction manual. I’m always amused by how the hidden‑item mechanic turns a straightforward beat‑’em‑up into a light puzzle, forcing you to explore every nook before the boss fights even become an option. Critics at the time weren’t kind; they pointed out the steep difficulty curve, clunky controls, and backgrounds that felt more bland than epic. Still, for anyone who enjoys retro challenges and a bit of treasure‑hunting, the NES Conan offers a quirky slice of early‑90s gaming nostalgia.

Storyline

In the NES side‑scrolling adventure Conan, the barbarian is driven by a single ambition – to claim the throne of Aquilonia. One night, while camped in the wilderness, an enigmatic old man named Nemonios appears from the flames and tells him of an ancient legend.

According to Nemonios, four sacred Urns that once held the remains of the kingdom’s early kings have been stolen from the Crypt of Cahalla. The legend promises that whoever can recover and return all four Urns will be crowned ruler of Aquilonia.

Thus Conan sets out across treacherous lands, battling monsters and solving puzzles, all in pursuit of the lost Urns and the ultimate prize – the throne itself.