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Ardy Lightfoot is a 2D side-scrolling platform game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993 in Japan and 1994 in the west. It was developed by ASCII and published by Titus France in North America and Europe.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Ardy Lightfoot
The evil King Visconti has already gotten one crystal piece, and he is searching for the other pieces. It was developed by ASCII and published by Titus France in North America and Europe. Whoever collects all seven crystal pieces will receive a wish.
The sacred rainbow has shattered into seven crystal pieces, and it is up to Ardy to obtain them all. To this end, he sends out his followers, including Beecroft, Catry and many others. When Titus published Ardy Lightfoot for North American audiences, several changes were introduced.
How Ardy Lightfoot Plays
is a 2D side-scrolling platform game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993 in Japan and 1994 in the west. The evil King Visconti has already gotten one crystal piece, and he is searching for the other pieces. The sacred rainbow has shattered into seven crystal pieces, and it is up to Ardy to obtain them all.
These forms allow Pec to be used both for combat and for solving environmental puzzles. He can also protect himself temporarily by hiding behind a clear mirror. If Ardy is hit by an enemy, Pec dissolves and can only be retrieved by finding a treasure chest.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Although the ending screen says "To be continued", no sequel was ever made. Ardy Lightfoot garnered average reviews from critics. The sacred rainbow has shattered into seven crystal pieces, and it is up to Ardy to obtain them all.
Ardy is assisted by friends along the way, like the unnamed elder, Nina, and a mysterious adventurer named Don Jacoby. Electronic Gaming Monthly praised the game for its huge levels, numerous character abilities, and impressive bosses, but warned prospective buyers that a great deal of patience is required, due to the game's extremely high difficulty. GamePro gave it a positive review, as well, citing the varied gameplay and cartoony and colorful graphics.
Ardy Lightfoot — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Ardy Lightfoot?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Ardy Lightfoot?
Ardy Lightfoot was developed by ASCII Corporation and published by ASCII Corporation.
Where can I buy the original Ardy Lightfoot?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Ardy Lightfoot released on?
Ardy Lightfoot was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.