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Young Merlin

Young Merlin

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(Super Nintendo - US, Action & Adventure)

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Developed_By:

Electronic Arts

Published_By:

Virgin Interactive

Released On:

01 Jan 1993

Young Merlin follows the story of Merlin, a young magician who is drawn into a fantasy world after rescuing a drowning woman. The world is threatened by the evil Shadow King, and it's up to Merlin to save both the world and his damsel in distress.

The gameplay in Young Merlin involves action-packed battles with enemies using spells gathered throughout the game. Players must also solve puzzles, interact with non-playable characters, and use various objects to progress through the levels. A unique aspect of this game is its reliance on icons instead of text for conversations, while passwords are used to save player progress.

UPC-A:

052145840010 (USA)

eBay Product ID:

5335 (United States)

Part #:

SNS-Y6 (USA)

Nintendo Media PN:

SNS-Y6-USA (United States)

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Number of Players Supported:

1 Player

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In this fantasy action-adventure game, players assume the role of young Merlin, who has been swept away to an enchanted land currently being corrupted by the evil Shadow King and his minions. To save the realm, players must explore the land, enlist the aid of the Lady of the Lake, and utilize an arsenal of magical objects to defeat the enemy forces. Ultimately, players must use their cunning and skill to penetrate the Shadow King's defenses and destroy him once and for all.

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Story

The Legend

A host of evil creatures has besieged this once pristine land. From his underground palace, the Shadow King is directing his minions, the Meanies, to infiltrate, corrupt, and destroy all things of beauty. The Shadow King is winning; all in the land will soon quiver beneath his vile gaze.

Swept away by a raging river while trying to save a beautiful maiden, young Merlin finds himself in this enchanted land. As he explores, he discovers the Shadow King's hideous plot.

Armed with an arsenal of magical objects, Merlin enlists the aid of the Lady of the Lake and vanquishes the Shadow King's evil minions. It takes all Merlin's cunning and skill to penetrate the Shadow King's defenses and crush him forever.

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How to Play

Starting the Game

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Insert your YOUNG MERLIN™ Game Pak into your Super Nintendo Entertainment System and turn the power on.

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Press the START button to skip the preview, view the introduction, and begin the game.

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To resume a previous game, press START, enter the PASSCODE given to you by the Lady of the Lake, and press Select.

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To end the game at any time, turn your Super Nintendo Entertainment System off and remove your Game Pak.

Magic & Magical Items

Battling the Shadow King's minions will often leave Merlin with less than full health. You can refill his heart containers by collecting the HEARTS that sometimes appear when you defeat an enemy. If Merlin is at full health, collecting a heart will have no effect.

Collecting 12 SHAMROCKS will sometimes totally restore your health. You can also increase your health capacity by collecting HEART CONTAINERS along the way.

Water from the magic springs and pools can help Merlin in different ways. Collect empty bottles and fill them near any "bottle" sign by pressing Y while the empty bottle is the current item and Merlin is next to the sign. Pressing Y when Merlin has a full bottle selected will cause him to drink the contents.

Dwarven Puzzles

The Dark Dwarves have strange pillar puzzles that unlock the doors to their kingdom. To reset a "Lock," the dwarves have installed reset points.

When he uses the Dwarven key, Merlin will be sent back to the last reset point that he crossed and the pillars puzzle will be reset.

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Tips & Maps

Purple gem

Merlin can pick up this gem near the bridge and toss it into the pond by pressing the Y button to make a shooting star appear.

Shooting star

Merlin's first weapon, which is picked up from the right of the pond and can be fired by pressing the B button.

Orange gem and bottle

New items collected after defeating the evil tree in West Wood that appear under the Y on the bottom of the screen.

R button

Toggles the current selected item between the bottle and the orange gem.

Y button

Used to toss the selected orange gem into the pond so the Lady of the Lake can transform it into another item.

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Controls

START Button

Press the START button to switch to the Options Screen.

Y Button

Uses Merlin's current inventory item which is displayed below the 'Y' in the lower left hand side of the screen.

X Button

Not used

R Button

Selects the next item in Merlin's inventory.

L Button

Selects the previous item in Merlin's inventory.

B Button

Uses Merlin's current magical weapon, which is displayed below the 'B' in the lower left hand side of the screen.

A Button

Selects the next item in Merlin's weaponry.

control pad (up or down)

Move the sword selector to other selections in the OPTIONS SCREEN.

control pad (right or left)

Change the current song in the OPTIONS SCREEN.

B Button (in OPTIONS SCREEN)

Switch the music on and off.

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Items & Weapons

Air Bubble

Use the air bubble to double Merlin's air supply when he is under water.

Balloon

The balloon will allow Merlin to attain new heights. There are no adverse effects to using the balloon, though Merlin will feel rather expansive for a time.

Bottles

These useful containers can be filled at the "Bottle" signs. Tasty bottled water can help heal Merlin or even make him temporarily invulnerable.

Bubble Wand

Merlin can use the Bubble Wand to blow bubbles. Bubbles will encase Meanies and float away with them.

Cave Herring

A potential pet for a lonely person. But remember, fish need water or they dry up!

Fish Bowl

A convenient place to hold a herring.

Flowers

A gardener's delight. Flowers can be used to create magical items.

Gems

Gems possess magic which the Lady of the Lake can use to fashion magical items. Using gems beside the rainbow pool causes Merlin to give the gem to the Lady of the Lake by casting it into the pool.

Golden Comb

Merlin is at his most charming when he's all prettied up. Most enemies will be awed by Merlin's good looks when he uses this magic grooming device.

Hour Glass

Quite a powerful tool, the hour glass will stop time, occasionally with unpredictable results. Use it wisely.

Keys

Useful when confronted with a lock.

Lantern

This lantern burns forever, doesn't require oil or magical power. Very convenient for an explorer.

Mirror

One of the more effective tools Merlin can collect, the mirror will generate a cloned image of Merlin that enemies will be attracted to.

Raw Ore

Is this ore what the Dark Dwarves are looking for? If only it could be refined...

Reflection Crystal

The Meanies were at their worst when they created this device. It can capture the reflection of fairies and trap them over a mirror or pool.

Spring

While Merlin can explore most areas in this world, he will find some places inaccessible. Use the spring to vault over chasms.

Stun Dust

This bag of dust will stun most enemies, making other weapons and items more effective.

Wheel

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease." Well, this one doesn't squeak, and it doesn't turn.

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Enemies & Characters

BLOOP

A blob of jelly with an attitude created by the Shadow King. He is used to guard prisoners of little threat.

CAPTURED ELF

An elf who can summon the Lady of the Lake to give Merlin a new rune if his hands are freed.

CASOLARI

A thin, frail scholar with a hunched back who has dedicated his life to the study of magic.

CHIME

A bossy and vocal fairy complete with dragonfly wings and pointed ears.

HAMMER HEAD

A nuisance of a shark that swims up to Merlin and bops him on the head, forcing air from his lungs.

HEDGE MONSTERS

Meanies infesting a bush that attempt to shred victims in a thorny embrace.

THE MEANIES

Small, crafty creatures who live to inflict harm and can combine to create larger monsters or corrupt innocent objects.

MEANIE TREE

Trees infested with Meanies that should be hit with the Shooting Star from a distance.

MELODY

A sheltered, fair young lady raised by her overprotective father who charms Merlin with her innocence.

MERLIN

A somewhat cocky young rebel starting on the road to becoming a wizard who fights to defeat the Shadow King.

MERMAIDS

Inhabitants of the underwater grotto who assist Merlin by filling his lungs with sweet air.

THE OINKMERS

Not very bright, pig-like monsters with sickly pink skin created by grouping Meanies together.

PIRANHA

Disgusting little fish that hide out in abandoned grottos, which can be easily mistaken for Mermaid homes.

THE SHADOW KING

A ruler who gained power by using Meanies to corrupt the land, determined to become invincible.

THE SHROOM GOONS

Nasty fungi that creep up to a victim and beat him with their hood.

SNARL SHOOTS

Plants that ensnare Merlin and scratch him with their thorns.

SPYDER & OFFSPRING

An agile and cunning spider that sends dozens of her children to weaken and trap victims, both being impervious to most attacks.

STERM

Melody's highly protective father who owns a large mine currently infested by Dark Dwarves.

STONE KNIGHT

An animated statue that follows Merlin's every move and refuses to let him pass unless distracted.

THUNDER PIG

One of the Shadow King's more effective creations who rules the oinkmers with an iron hoof and a sharp cleaver.

THE TROLLS

Tall, burly, green-skinned enemies who walk like zombies and attempt to strangle Merlin when he gets too close.

VILE-ETTES

Innocent looking patches of plants that spring forward to bite your shin when you get too close.

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