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Lagoon is a top-view action/adventure video game for the X68000 and Super NES, in which Nasir, Champion of Light, must investigate the source of the world's corrupted water and return peace to Lakeland.
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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 Lagoon
The combat is closer in style to Ys, Hydlide or The Tower of Druaga, where the player attacks by simply drawing a sword and crashing into an enemy, rather than hitting a button for each slash. The following is a list of major characters in Lagoon, taken directly from the manual: The original Sharp X68000 version has several differences from the more common Super NES release.
It features animated cutscenes between game situations. is a top-view action/adventure video game for the X68000 and Super NES, in which Nasir (Nassel in the Japanese version), Champion of Light, must investigate the source of the world's corrupted water and return peace to Lakeland. The player travels through an assortment of towns, landscapes, and dungeons while battling a variety of enemies ranging from insects to giant bosses, and gaining experience and items along the way.
How Lagoon Plays
An evil being known as Zerah has polluted all of Lakeland's rivers and lakes, making people very sick, and some dying. Lagoon is an action role-playing game with a fantasy setting, very similar to the early Ys games, combining real-time action gameplay with RPG elements such as experience levels and equipment management. The player travels through an assortment of towns, landscapes, and dungeons while battling a variety of enemies ranging from insects to giant bosses, and gaining experience and items along the way.
That hero is named Nasir, the Champion of the Light. Lakeland is a prosperous country full of many people and their families. It features animated cutscenes between game situations.
Why Players Still Load It Up
is a top-view action/adventure video game for the X68000 and Super NES, in which Nasir (Nassel in the Japanese version), Champion of Light, must investigate the source of the world's corrupted water and return peace to Lakeland. He does this in hopes to release the Evil Spirit, which is hiding underneath Lagoon Castle, so Zerah lifts Lagoon Castle into the clouds to where no one can reach it. That hero is named Nasir, the Champion of the Light.
The combat is closer in style to Ys, Hydlide or The Tower of Druaga, where the player attacks by simply drawing a sword and crashing into an enemy, rather than hitting a button for each slash. The following is a list of major characters in Lagoon, taken directly from the manual: The player travels through an assortment of towns, landscapes, and dungeons while battling a variety of enemies ranging from insects to giant bosses, and gaining experience and items along the way.
Lagoon — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Lagoon?
Lagoon was developed by Zoom (X68000), Kemco and published by Zoom (X68000), Kemco (Super NES - Japan/Europe), Seika Corporation.
Where can I buy the original Lagoon?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Lagoon released on?
Lagoon was released for the Super Nintendo in 1990.
Can I save my progress in Lagoon?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.