Shape Shifter

Shape Shifter is a video game in the action genre developed by ICOM Simulations, Inc. and published by Turbo Technologies, Inc. originally released in 1992. It is currently playable on TurboGrafx CD.

The Dark Ones have captured the Ring of Five and imprisoned the wizards who guard it. A barbarian named Lykos has the power to transform into different creatures. He has to rescue the wizards and the Ring of Five from the Dark Ones before they invade his home, Krellion.

Shape Shifter is a side-scrolling action game with platforming and light role-playing elements. Much of the gameplay consists of traversing hostile areas, fighting regular enemies along the way and defeating bosses. The 'central' area of the game is a town where Lykos can replenish his health and purchase any of the three available weapons (axe, mace or bow). These weapons can be upgraded by enchanting them or collecting power-ups.

When Lykos rescues a mage, he gains a transformation power-up. Transformations require special gems and cannot be performed if Lykos runs out of them. There are four transformations in the game: the panther can jump over large gaps; the shark can swim; the golem can jump higher; and the golden dragon can fly. Each of these forms can also collect power-ups that unlock some other attack abilities.

The game's stages are interconnected, but a new form must usually be acquired before Lykos can access a new area. Lykos has eight lives consisting of small health units (hearts). The game can only be saved in the city.

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