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Rygar (Japanese: Argos no Senshi) is a side-scrolling action game released by Tecmo in 1986. Players take on the role of a legendary warrior wielding the Diskarmor—a sharp shield attached to a long chain, used like a yo-yo to attack. The goal is to defeat the evil ruler Ligar and save the world from dark forces. First launched in arcades, the game was later ported to multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Master System, Atari Lynx, and X68000. The 1987 NES version added role-playing elements for greater depth and challenge, and is regarded as an early example of a Metroidvania-style game. Players traverse multiple levels, using the Diskarmor to fight enemies and collect power-ups to boost their abilities. There is a time limit per level; if it runs out, a powerful fire monster will chase the player. Each level ends with a safe zone where scores are tallied. Rygar was one of the most popular action games of its era, praised for its unique weapon design and rich content. Its NES version is especially well-received, celebrated as a model for successfully blending RPG elements into platform games.