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Gargoyle's Quest

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First release
May 02, 1990
Publisher
Capcom
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Platform · Action, Horror
Platforms
Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS

Gargoyle’s Quest is an action-adventure game in which players control Firebrand, a gargoyle who defends the Ghoul Realm from invading forces known as the Destroyers. The game combines side-scrolling action with exploration elements, allowing the player to use abilities such as flight and fire attacks to progress. Throughout the game, Firebrand collects items that enhance his abilities and aid in combat.

Also known as レッドアリーマー MAKAIMURA GAIDEN, Red Arremer: Demon Village Side Story, Red Arremer: Makaimura Gaiden, GARGOYLE'S QUEST

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Storyline
Firebrand is a gargoyle who is predestined to be the Red Blaze who saves the Ghoul Realm from the evil wrath of King Breager and brings peace to the land once again. A long time ago, the Ghoul Realm barely escaped great peril. A large army of Destroyers came from a neighboring universe. The creatures of the Ghoul Realm were no match for the powerful Destroyers. Just when everyone had given up hope, a great fire swept over the Realm, wiping out the Destroyers' army. Several hundred years have passed and the Realm is threatened once again...Read more

Firebrand is a gargoyle who is predestined to be the Red Blaze who saves the Ghoul Realm from the evil wrath of King Breager and brings peace to the land once again. A long time ago, the Ghoul Realm barely escaped great peril. A large army of Destroyers came from a neighboring universe. The creatures of the Ghoul Realm were no match for the powerful Destroyers. Just when everyone had given up hope, a great fire swept over the Realm, wiping out the Destroyers' army. Several hundred years have passed and the Realm is threatened once again...

Release dates
Game Boy
May 02, 1990
Game Boy
Jul 01, 1990
Game Boy
Jan 01, 1991
All 5 release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 29, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Aug 25, 2011
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
side-scrolling, virtual console, real-time combat, rpg elements, anti-hero
… All 8, demonic protagonist, nintendo switch online, nintendo 3ds virtual console

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Critic Score
70
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Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 3 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 3 Oct 2026