Saint Seiya - The Phoenix Returns GB

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Saint Seiya - The Phoenix Returns / Knights of the Zodiac
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General
AuthorZeichi's GamePlay Short
TypeAction
Version1.4.0S
LicenseCC-BY-NC-4.0
SystemCGB
Last Updated2023/07/13
Links
Download on itch.io
Website

Knights of the Zodiac - The Phoenix Returns is a fan game that brings Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya to the Game Boy Color.

Relive your childhood by imagining what it would have been like to have a title like this in its time.

Features

  • Relive the history of the Knights of the Zodiac through more than 10 levels that tell the arc of the Black Saints.
  • Secrets and collectibles.
  • 4 playable characters.
  • PixelArt to illustrate the story.
  • Music based on the Anime.
  • Available in:
    • English 100% by El Ramses, from Saint Seiya Cosmo Cast Podcast.
    • Spanish 100% by Zeichi (title: LCZ - El regreso del fenix).
    • Portuguese 100% by Jair Lira (title: CDZ - O retorno de Fenix).
    • France 100% by Thundard (title: LCDZ - Le retour du phénix).
    • Italian 100% by Greta Augusto (title: ICDZ - Il ritorno della Fenice).

Installation

The game can be downloaded as a ROM file on itch.io.

Controls

A - Jump

B - Attack

Up+B - Special Attack

Start -Pause

Select - None

Screenshots

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Media

El regreso del Fénix - Los Caballeros del Zodiaco GBC FREE FANGAME (Zeichi's GamePlay Short)

Compatibility

Playable on any GameBoy/GameBoy Advance emulator or compatible flash carts.

Changelog

Version 1.4.0S (SPANISH) 2023/07/10

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • Preparing the groundwork for the upcoming update, which will bring improvements to physics, movement, and graphics.
  • More credits and special acknowledgments included. Thanks to everyone.

Version 1.3.0S (SPANISH)

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • To enhance the player's experience, Marin's behavior has been updated, with slower response time for easier evasion.
  • Reduced invulnerability time for bosses, allowing faster damage.
  • Increased invulnerability time for the player by a few milliseconds.
  • Enemies now have a small pause before attacking, preventing surprise attacks upon appearance on the screen.
  • Infinite lives cheat pit has been removed, no more infinite lives trick.
  • Modified some scenarios to give hints about the location of the golden helmets.
  • Shun's labyrinth has been updated, aiming to assist players without needing to use the chain.
  • After being defeated by a boss, you will return to the previous screen before the boss or directly face the boss, avoiding repeating dialogues.
  • The game credits have been updated to include more people.

Version 1.0.3S (SPANISH)

  • Added Level 6 to 7.
  • All characters implemented (Seiya, Shun, Shiryu, Hyoga, Ikki).
  • Implemented 10 new level bosses.
  • 9 new levels, each with its respective boss.
  • Extra chapter and secrets.
  • Several code corrections and bug fixes.
  • New color palettes.
  • Redesigned some pixel art scenes.
  • Added new music.
  • Re-composed some game melodies.
  • Added special effects.
  • Included voices for some enemies and special attacks.
  • Completed the credits and acknowledgments section.

v.1.0.3e (ENGLISH)

  • English script added.
  • Level 6 to 7 added.
  • All characters implemented (Seiya, Shun, Shiryu, Hyoga, Ikki).
  • 10 new level bosses implemented.
  • 9 new levels, with their respective level boss..
  • Extra chapter and secrets.
  • Several bug fixes in the code.
  • More bug fixes.
  • New color palettes.
  • Redesigned some pixelart scenes.
  • New music added.
  • Recomposed music for some game melodies.
  • Added special effects.
  • Added voices for some enemies and special attacks.
  • Completed credits and special thanks section.

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