History VideoGame / BattleKidFortressOfPeril

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' was that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game was originally available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Twelve years later in 2022, it was finally published for digital distribution on UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, and Windows (via itch.io) by 8-Bit Legit, with a UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch release in 2023.

* ManualMisprint: All of the game's enemies are covered in the game's manual, with the exception of the Burly Goblin.

* NintendoHard: It's an honest ''I Wanna Be the Guy''. Woe unto any player who confuses "rooms actually are what they appear to be at first glance" with "easy".

* SpiritualSuccessor: To VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy.

** The second one is a [[BrutalBonusLevel very tough level]] for beating the game on Very Hard (Hard in the 2018 update) difficulty. It also has a [[BonusBoss harder version of the Lotus Guardian called the Petunia of Pain]].

** The fourth, one of the two new ones added to version 2.000 for beating the game on Very Hard difficulty, is a space station where you traverse through lifts. It also has a [[BonusBoss harder version of the Minimech called the Mighty Minimech]].

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' was that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game was originally available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Twelve years later in 2022, it was finally published for digital distribution on UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and Windows (via itch.io) by 8-Bit Legit.

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' was that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game was originally available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Twelve years later in 2022, it was finally published for digital distribution on UsefulNOtes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, and Windows (via itch.io) by 8-Bit Legit.

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' was that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game was originally available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Twelve years later in 2022, it was finally published for digital distribution on UsefulNOtes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS, and Windows via itch.io by 8-Bit Legit.

[[VideoGame/BattleKid2MountainOfTorment Also, a sequel was made.]

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' was that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game was originally available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Twelve years later in 2022, it was finally published for digital distribution on UsefulNOtes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXandS, and Windows via itch.io by 8-Bit Legit.

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' is that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game is currently available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box).

[[VideoGame/BattleKid2MountainOfTorment Also, a sequel was made.]]

* HitPoints: In the original release, the Easy difficulty gives you three hit points. In the 2018 rerelease, the Normal, Easy, and Very Easy difficulties respectively start you off with three, five, and seven hit points, with an extra one found near Chester's boss room (you can't reach it until after you cleared the Subterranean Sea). In the OneHintPointWonder difficulties (I.E. Hard, Very Hard, and Unfair), this Life Upgrade is replaced with an envelope containing a letter from Sivak Games thanking the player for playing the game on its true difficulty. [[spoiler:Timmy dismisses it as garbage and shoots it 99 times.]]

%% * UnderwaterBossBattle: There are two of them.

* UpdatedRerelease: In July of 2018, the game was announced for a Japanese release for September (later moved to October 18th) with revamped level design, redesigned boss battles, dual language support, and cutscenes given visual consistency with the sequel.

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''Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril'' is an NES game by one-man operation Sivak Games. The gameplay is basically an honest version of ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'' (i.e, all the NintendoHard challenge of the original, minus the infamous [[PlatformHell out-of-nowhere]] [[KaizoTrap surprises]] and TrialAndErrorGameplay) with heavy {{Metroidvania}} elements. It uses an eight-character password for continuing (unless you're on one of the difficulty levels that don't let you continue). It boasts "over 550 rooms, more than 30 enemy types, and 8 bosses" standing between you and victory.

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' is that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game is currently available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Sivak has stated that there would be no ROM, UsefulNotes/WiiWare release, or anything like that so long as he is under contract with [=RetroZone=], though that hasn't stopped a few fans from openly wondering what will happen after the contract expires.

...Or dumping the ROM and publishing it on emulation sites.

The product page is [[http://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=86 here]], though it tends to sell out quickly and thus be "temporarily unavailable". A lot.

** The third one, which was added in version 1.100, is a shorter level that was meant to be a time attack for the Website/ScrewAttack Gaming Convention's tournament.
** The fourth, one of the two new ones added to version 2.000, is a space station where you traverse through lifts. It also has a [[BonusBoss harder version of the Minimech called the Mighty Minimech]].

''Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril'' is a NES game by one-man operation Sivak Games. The gameplay is basically an honest version of ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'' (i.e, all the NintendoHard challenge of the original, minus the infamous [[PlatformHell out-of-nowhere]] [[KaizoTrap surprises]] and TrialAndErrorGameplay) with heavy {{Metroidvania}} elements. It uses an eight-character password for continuing (unless you're on one of the difficulty levels that don't let you continue). It boasts "over 550 rooms, more than 30 enemy types, and 8 bosses" standing between you and victory.

* BonusDungeon: There are three of them. Two are accessed using a password.

** The other one, which is exclusive to version 1.100, is a shorter level that was meant to be a time attack for the Website/ScrewAttack Gaming Convention's tournament.

%%This game is hard, but it isn't insincere, so it does not qualify as PlatformHell. Do not list it as such, please.

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[[caption-width-right:256:''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic meets]]...[[RuleOfCool is that a machine gun snail]]?]]

* BlackBeadEyes: Timmy during gameplay.

* {{Expy}}: Timmy is [[VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy The Kid]], sans cape.

* FlipScreenScrolling

* HandWave: Timmy's mentor, Dr. Byers, constructed the suit he uses as a prototype after reverse-engineering some of the [[{{Magitek}} technology the Wizards left behind]] in the Fortress of Peril. It can be upgraded, but she couldn't quite figure out the technology behind the upgrade cards to make any herself. However, it should still be compatible with any preexisting upgrade cards Timmy happens to find within the fortress. She never mass-produced the suits because the drawback to their being so lightweight is that they offer very little, if any actual protection. And ''that'' is why you are a OneHitPointWonder who [[ItsUpToYou infiltrates the Fortress of Peril by himself]], and why you start with nothing but can conveniently find upgrades in the very fortress you're trying to infiltrate. This is perhaps the closest you will find to a legitimate story explanation for the various Metroidvania gameplay mechanics in the entire ''genre,'' so just roll with it.

* InCaseOfBossFightBreakGlass: The FinalBoss battle with the Supermech.

* KidHero

* SpikesOfDoom: Lots.
** It tends to use [[SpikeBallsOfDoom spike balls]] more, though.

* StationaryBoss: Most of them.

* UnderwaterBossBattle: There are two of them.

* MultipleEndings

* OneHitPointWonder

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' is that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game is currently available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). Sivak has stated that there would be no ROM, [=WiiWare=] release, or anything like that so long as he is under contract with [=RetroZone=], though that hasn't stopped a few fans from openly wondering what will happen after the contract expires.

...Or dumping the rom and publishing it on emulation sites.

* UpdatedRerelease: In July of 2018, the game was announced for a Japanese release for September (later move to October 18th) with revamped level design, redesigned boss battles, dual language support, and cutscenes given visual consistency with the sequel.

One of the more notable things about ''Battle Kid'' is that, while [[http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=22&threadid=22324 a demo version exists as a freely available ROM]], the full game is currently available only in the form of an actual NES cartridge sold by [[http://retrousb.com/ RetroZone]], complete with multi-region lockout chip, manual and dust sleeve (but no box). [[WordOfGod Sivak has stated]] that there would be no ROM, [=WiiWare=] release, or anything like that so long as he is under contract with [=RetroZone=], though [[EpilepticTrees that hasn't stopped a few fans from openly wondering what will happen after the contract expires]].

[[DigitalPiracyIsEvil ...Or dumping the rom and publishing it on emulation sites.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MCrqE3TOM0 Japanese Version 2 trailer]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZwnyzczjZk English Version 2 trailer]]

* BossRush: An extra, timed challenge accessed via a password given for beating the game on Hard difficulty.

** The second one is a [[BrutalBonusLevel very tough level]] for beating the game on Very Hard difficulty. It also has a [[BonusBoss harder version of the Lotus Guardian called the Petunia of Pain]].

* HarderThanHard: "Normal" gives you [[OneHitPointWonder one hit point]], infinite continues and access to passwords (think ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy''). Modes above that disable the password feature and give you a finite amount of continues, up to [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin "Unfair"]], which only grants you a single life (much like IWBTG's "Impossible").

* MyNameIsQuestionMarks: The three figures at the beginning of the game. [[spoiler:Their real names are revealed in the first game's true ending and the second game's intermission between the NoobCave and the main area to be Chester Donovan, Helga Kraftie, and Ivan Mekanovich.]]

* OxygenMeter: A 90 second timer used in water until an item is found that allows you to breathe underwater.
* PlatformHell: Averted. It ''is'' still a very tough game, but it doesn't rely on constantly trolling the player.

* {{Retcon}}: In the original 2010 version of the game, there was nothing that suggests Timmy and Chester had known each other before the events of the game. The 2018 update adds a playable prologue showing their acquaintanceship.

* ShoutOut: In Battle Kid 2, you can get [[Film/SuburbanCommando frozen today]] if you fail a SimonSaysMiniGame.

* SuperDeformed: All of the characters, even in cutscenes.

* UpdatedRerelease: In July of 2018, the game was announced for a Japanese release on October 18th with revamped level design, redesigned boss battles, dual language support, and cutscenes given visual consistency with the sequel.