Golvellius

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Golvellius
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Licensor: Compile
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
    Non-Sega versions

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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 [9]


    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

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    40
    [10]
    ACE (UK)
    74
    [11]
    Ação Games (BR)
    92
    [7]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    87
    [12]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    81
    [13]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
    81
    [14]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    82
    [15]
    Computer & Video Games (UK)
    84
    [5]
    The Games Machine (UK)
    66
    [6]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    81
    [16]
    Popular Computing Weekly (UK)
    73
    [17]
    S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    74
    [18]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    75
    [19]
    Sega Power (UK)
    79
    [20]
    Sega Pro (UK)
    84
    [21]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    77
    [22]
    Software Gids (NL)
    84
    [23]
    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
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    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

    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
     ?
    CRC32 a51376fe
    MD5 2101295c258cb6b845bdb72be617691d
    SHA-1 cb8c2de9a8e91c0e4e60e5d4d9958e671d84da4c
    256kB Cartridge (EU/US)
    Sega Master System
     ?
    CRC32 bf0411ad
    MD5 6bd9879af39e248d149761014ebf5639
    SHA-1 f62c5c9dea4368e6475517c4220a62e40fedd35d
    256kB Cartridge (JP)

    References

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