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Young Merlin hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Virgin Games is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Young Merlin is a video game released for the Super NES in 1993. The game follows a young Merlin as he enlists the help of the Lady of the Lake to help him defeat the evil Shadow King.
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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 Young Merlin
Young Merlin is a video game released for the Super NES in 1993. The game follows a young Merlin as he enlists the help of the Lady of the Lake to help him defeat the evil Shadow King.
How Young Merlin Plays
Young Merlin is a video game released for the Super NES in 1993. The game follows a young Merlin as he enlists the help of the Lady of the Lake to help him defeat the evil Shadow King.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Electronic Gaming Monthly commented that the game "strikes a good middle ground between fast action and slow RPGs. The levels are huge, the control is good and the graphics are up to the Virgin par." They gave the game a 7.6 out of 10. They summarized the game as "a magical, whimsical ride that proves to be more funny than it is challenging" and "a fun and entertaining sidebar to more serious RPGs."
The game follows a young Merlin as he enlists the help of the Lady of the Lake to help him defeat the evil Shadow King. The game was praised by N-Force Magazine who gave the game a review score of 92% and described it as the next Zelda. GamePro similarly praised the controls and graphics but remarked that the gameplay lacks challenge and involves too much walking back and forth.
Young Merlin — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Young Merlin?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Young Merlin released on?
Young Merlin was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Can I save my progress in Young Merlin?
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.
How many players does Young Merlin support?
Young Merlin supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.