Golvellius

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Golvellius
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd. (JP, EU), Sega of America (US)
Developer:
Distributor: Tonka (US), Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: Compile
Project Egg
Sega
Original system(s): MSX
Peripherals supported: FM Sound Unit
Genre: Action[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Master System
    JP
    ¥5,5005,500 G-1363
    Sega Master System
    US
    7017
    Sega Master System
    EU
    7017
    Sega Master System
    DE
    Sega Master System
    UK
    £24.9524.95[5][6] 7017
    Sega Master System
    SE
    Sega Master System
    AU
    Sega Master System
    AU
    (Strategy Pack)
    FSTR04SEC
    Sega Master System
    BR
    Project Egg
    JP
    ¥550550 COM4001
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    Golvellius, known as Golvellius: Valley of Doom on western packaging and Maou Golvellius (魔王ゴルベリアス) in Japan, is an action RPG developed by Compile for the MSX, and later ported to the Sega Master System. In Japan, the game not only received a sequel but also a spinoff trilogy with character Randar as protagonist; these have been MSX-exclusive.

    The game is somewhat similar to Zelda II for the NES, featuring an overworld viewed from above and a series of dungeons or areas which are played as a platform game. While in the platforming areas, the player can only face in one direction and only attack enemies ahead of them. Golvellius has a password system that allows the player to continue with their items intact.

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Golvellius: Valley of Doom Golvellius: Valley of Doom
    English (US) Golvellius: Valley of Doom Golvellius: Valley of Doom
    Japanese 魔王ゴルベリアス Maou Golvellius
    Portuguese (Brazil) Golvellius Golvellius

    Production credits

    • Programmed by: Terubo, Jemini, Akabei, Lunarian
    • Graphics Designed by: Anego, Yoriki, Hyohju Mu-
    • Sound Composed by: Miyam, Shant, Shin-kun, Pazu
    • Planning, Map Design, Etc.: Maikeo
    • Original Game Designed by: PAC
    • Director: MOO
    Source:
    In-game credits [10]


    Digital manuals

    Hints

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Golvellius/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    Print advert in Excalibur (CZ) #12 (1992-09-01)
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    Physical scans

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    Publication Score Source
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    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    40
    [11]
    ACE (UK)
    74
    [12]
    Ação Games (BR)
    92
    [7]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    87
    [13]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    81
    [14]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
    81
    [15]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    82
    [16]
    Computer & Video Games (UK)
    84
    [5]
    The Games Machine (UK)
    66
    [6]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    81
    [17]
    Popular Computing Weekly (UK)
    73
    [18]
    S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    74
    [19]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    75
    [20]
    Sega Power (UK)
    79
    [21]
    Sega Pro (UK)
    84
    [22]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    77
    [23]
    Software Gids (NL)
    84
    [24]
    Sega Master System
    77
    Based on
    17 reviews

    Golvellius

    Master System, JP
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    Cover
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    Cart
    GolvelliusSMSJPManual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, US
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    Cover
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    Cart
    Golvellius sms us manual.pdf
    Manual
    SegaAdventure SMS US Poster Back.jpgSegaAdventure SMS US Poster Front.jpg
    Poster
    Master System, EU
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    Cover
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    Cart
    Master System, EU (Sega®)
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    Cover
    Master System, EU (Barcode sticker)
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    Cover
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    Cart
    Master System, DE

    Master System, SE (Dennis Bergström)

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    Manual
    Master System, AU
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    Cover
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    Cart
    Master System, AU (Strategy Pack)
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    Cover
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    Cart
    Master System, BR
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    Cover
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    Cart
    GolvelliusSMSBRManual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Master System
     ?
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    256kB Cartridge (EU/US)
    Sega Master System
     ?
    Expand
    256kB Cartridge (JP)

    References

    1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-21 03:44)
    2. File:Golvellius EU cover.jpg
    3. Computer Entertainer, "January 1989" (US; 1989-01-21), page 12
    4. File:BristolEveningPost UK 1989-01-27 Page 24.jpg
    5. Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "December 1988" (UK; 1988-11-xx), page 161
    6. Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 The Games Machine, "January 1989" (UK; 1988-12-15), page 74
    7. Jump up to: 7.0 7.1 Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 26
    8. Supergame, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 29
    9. https://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/game/?product_id=1177
    10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOLWIrQshE8
    11. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 91
    12. ACE, "January 1989" (UK; 1989-xx-xx), page 77
    13. Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 57
    14. Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 98
    15. The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 57
    16. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 141
    17. Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 133
    18. Popular Computing Weekly, "August 3 1989" (UK; 1989-08-03), page 15
    19. S: The Sega Magazine, "June 1990" (UK; 1990-05-03), page 10
    20. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 57
    21. Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 45
    22. Sega Pro, "Christmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-12), page 41
    23. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 71
    24. Software Gids, "Mei/Juni 1990" (NL; 1990-05-xx), page 35
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