The Trial of Kharzoid
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About the game
The Trial of Kharzoid is an arkanoidvania, that is, a brick-breaker set in a gothic world. Explore ancient ruins, fight huge bosses and eat chicken you find in walls!
Original Steam description
The Trial of Kharzoid is an arkanoidvania. It combines classic brick-breaking games like Arkanoid with Castlevania's classic elements like exploration, defeating huge bosses and eating chicken you find in walls! The goal is to navigate through the deadly levels and go back to Kharzoid's tower to defeat this son of a witch. You will learn more about the lore by talking to NPCs.
This is a remake of the 2025 NES homebrew game of the same name, without the limitations of the old console, but keeping the retro charm and the fun
The game is also inspired by Pinball Quest (NES) which combined pinball with rpg elements and Kirby's Block Ball (Gameboy) with it's multiple paddle levels.
The land of Xyleria was ruled by Kharzoid, a dark and powerful wizard, versed in occult magic. In his twisted imagination, he conceived a diabolical game filled with traps and foes. Each month he would take a prisoner, transfer his soul into a magical skull and send him into this diabolical maze.
A hero finally appeared, and stood up to the challenge!
Fight huge bosses
Explore ancient ruins and discover hidden paths
Meet colorful NPCs
Multiple paddle madness
Epic soundtrack updated for this edition
Over 100 levels, some exclusive to the Steam release
A level editor
2 player battle mode
NES rom included!
Are you ready for the Trial of Kharzoid ?
Demo and release information
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