Fatal Labyrinth

One of the first roguelikes to hit consoles — and one of the first to feature actual graphics rather than ASCII symbols — Fatal Labyrinth is a brutal, cynical game that nonetheless demands “just one more go” when you accidentally drink a poisonous potion for the umpteenth time.


Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Available on: Mega Drive, PC


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