Paramedes II: HOT-B Classic Famicom Title
Paramedes II is a fantasy action platformer published by HOT-B exclusively for the Famicom. A knight journeys across enchanted kingdoms, wielding chargeable magic shots and melee sword strikes against goblins, undead and magical beasts. Precise platform traversal and spell resource management form the core challenge throughout shifting fairy-tale landscapes.
Horizontal scrolling forest, ruin and cave stages host varied monster patrols. Mana orbs replenish spell energy; fruit pickups restore vitality. Every major stage concludes with a multi-phase magical boss duel.
Hidden forest grottoes hold mana caches for thorough explorers. Later zones combine fast airborne spirits and heavy ground monsters attacking simultaneously.
HOT-B’s colourful fantasy tile graphics and melodic wizard-themed soundtrack maintain lighthearted heroic adventure atmosphere.
Strategically, consistent stage clearing requires conserving fully charged magic for boss encounters. Wasting maximum-power spells on ordinary foes leaves limited firepower against elite overlords.
For contemporary Famicom retro casual fantasy platform collectors, Paramedes II is a domestic HOT-B fantasy action sequel curio.