Maldita Castilla: Requiem - A fantastic Ghost'n'Goblins homage with an early teased Megadrive demo via PlayOnRetro!

In 2012 Locomalito released Maldita Castilla for the PC which was a fantastic arcade platformer homage to Ghost'n'Goblins, and many others while taking influences from medieval paintings and places, and inspired by the best chivalry book ever: The Amadis of Gaul. It was indeed one of the finest retro inspired games I have ever played! Well, here's a rather special heads up if you also thought this game was awesome, as PlayOnRetro has announced a demo for the upcoming Sega Mega Drive version that looks to be getting a boxed edition too.

This lineal action-arcade game when it was released for the PC, gathered unanimous recognition both from gamers and critics, not only for its addictive gameplay but for being a double tribute also: on the one hand, to classic arcades from the 80s such as Tiger Road, Shinobi or Ghosts'n'Goblins; on the other hand, to Spanish and European medieval history and legends. 

• Mega Drive News : A reinterpretation featuring alternative routes, new challenges, and original content designed specifically for the 16-bit console. 
• Dreamcast News : There was also talk of a Dreamcast version and while there is no demo as of yet. This version will be based on preserving the pure arcade spirit of the original game, including the unprecedented option of two simultaneous players thanks to Doña Jimena.

CREDITS

• Original Game Locomalito
• Original Music Gryzor87
• Production Felipe Monge – PlayOnRetro®
• Mega Drive Programming and Engine Pablo Porta “Paspallas”
• Documentation and Organization of Original Material Bruce Rodríguez
• Level Design Francisco Gómez Fuentes “FranSouls”
• Additional Graphic Designs Richard Fhager “Dawnbringer”
• Original Mega Drive Prototype Laudelino “nemezes”

Sadly however we don't know when the game will be released, but for now come and check out this Sega Mega Drive tease with this new demo.

Links :1) Website 2) Demo - Thanks kremiso for the heads up!