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The Legends of Owlia is Gradual Games' second release for the NES. It is an action-adventure game inspired by StarTropics, Crystalis, and the Legend of Zelda. Once upon a time. On a world far beyond imagining. Six great owls brought forth a land called Owlia. Together, they reigned in peace an...

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Developer
Gradual Games

Released on
2016

Size
1 Player

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Action

Publisher
INFINITE NES LIVES

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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The Legends of Owlia is Gradual Games’ second release for the NES. It is an action-adventure game inspired by StarTropics, Crystalis, and the Legend of Zelda.

Once upon a time. On a world far beyond imagining. Six great owls brought forth a land called Owlia. Together, they reigned in peace and wisdom for eighty thousand years. However, their pride in the beautiful land and sky of Owlia led them to forget the vast vast seas… Mermon, King of the Mermen, oft rose to the surface to view the Land of Owlia. His desire for sunlight, sky, and green forests grew until he decided the seas were not enough for him. He endeavored to summon the six great owls one by one. He began sapping their powers of flight, empowering his minions to float towards the Land of Owlia to claim it for his own. However, one great owl eluded him.. Silmaran, the White King. Soaring high above the Land of Owlia, as Mermon’s forces grew in power, he searched for one who might heed his call to rescue the great owls and restore the Land of Owlia.

Guide heroine Adlanniel and her owl friend Tyto to free the great owls and defeat Mermon king of the Mermen!!

12 enemy types and 5 fierce bosses!
7 full scrolling overworld maps!
5 screen by screen dungeons filled with puzzles!
8 cool techniques for your Owl Tyto to perform!
Slash enemies with your trusty sword!
Password system to save your progress!

The Legends of Owlia

Overview & History

Released in 2016 for the original Nintendo Entertainment System by Mojon Twins and Gradual Games, The Legends of Owlia is a remarkable late-era homebrew title that pushes the classic 8-bit hardware to its limits. The narrative plunges players into a vibrant mythological fantasy realm threatened by the tyrannical clutches of the evil shadow-lord. You control Eve, a courageous young heroine, and her loyal owl companion, Owlia, as they embark on an epic quest to restore harmony to the land by retrieving stolen magical talismans. This title breathes new life into the retro ecosystem, blending nostalgic aesthetic charm with remarkably sophisticated NES-era programming.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The Legends of Owlia distinguishes itself through an innovative cooperative mechanic built entirely into a single-player experience. Players control both Eve and her avian ally Owlia simultaneously, using their unique abilities in tandem to solve intricate environmental puzzles and defeat distinct foes. While Eve navigates the platforming terrain on foot, Owlia can take flight across the screen, scouting ahead, collecting hidden items, activating distant switches, and carrying objects that Eve cannot reach. The game features expansive, interconnected overhead and side-view scrolling levels, packed with secrets, hazardous terrain, and challenging boss encounters. Eve can defend herself with specialized projectile attacks, while Owlia provides aerial versatility, creating a deeply tactical 8-bit action-puzzle dynamic.