Pyroman: Jaws of Fire

Pyroman: Jaws of Fire

A 2D side-scrolling platform video game released in 1991 for NES, Pyroman features fireball-shooting abilities and challenging environments.

What is Pyroman: Jaws of Fire?

Pyroman: Jaws of Fire is a 2D side-scrolling platform video game developed by Japanese company Lenar and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1991 in North America. The game puts the player in control of the titular character Pyroman, a fearless daredevil who has the ability to shoot fireballs from his hands.

The main objective in Pyroman is to guide the protagonist through various treacherous environments, battling enemies and avoiding hazards along the way, to reach the exit at the end of each stage. The environments Pyroman has to traverse include jungles, volcanoes, mines, and ancient ruins.

Enemies that Pyroman must contend with include living fire creatures, tribal warriors, wild animals, and security robots. To defeat enemies and overcome obstacles, Pyroman can use his fireball throwing ability which works at short and long ranges. He can also issue fiery uppercut punches for close-quarters combat.

As players progress through the stages, they can pick up special items that grant temporary power-ups like increased firepower, protective shields, and health recovery. There are also checkpoints that the player will respawn from if Pyroman loses a life.

Pyroman features colorful graphics, fluid animations and mechanics, and upbeat background music. While it received mixed reviews upon release for its average gameplay, the unique fire-based theme and abilities made it popular among players who rented the game.

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