Little Samson

About

Little Samson is an action platformer where you control four heroes with distinct skills. Switch between them mid-level to solve puzzles and battle enemies in a quest to stop a dark prince. Each character handles differently, one can climb walls, another smashes obstacles, and a third charges through crowds. The game mixes exploration with timed switches, forcing you to adapt to challenges that require specific abilities. Levels are packed with enemies and hazards, and the final boss fights feel chaotic but fair. Set in a kingdom under siege, the story follows a group of warriors fighting a freed villain who escaped centuries of imprisonment. Released in 1992 for Famicom and NES, it leans into cooperative play through character variety rather than multiplayer. The art style is simple but expressive, and the difficulty curve leans on clever level design. With 4.1/5 stars on retro forums, fans praise the teamwork mechanics and the way each hero’s strengths complement the others. A forgotten gem for platformer fans who miss strategic character switching.

Storyline

Dire times have fallen upon the Kingdom of the Imperial Forgy. Ta-Keed, the Prince of Darkness, has escaped his supernatural prison. Red lightning destroyed the magical seal that held him at bay, freeing him to rampage the countryside — getting revenge for his centuries of captivity! Emperor Hans heard of those who own the Majestic Bells of Power. He asked each of the owners to come to the capitol city to begin the quest to rid the land of the evil Ta-Keed. Samson — the boy adventurer, Kikira — the Dragon Lord, Gamm — the Rock Lord, and K.O. — the Enchanted Beast unite to fight the dreaded intruder and his armies of deadly creatures! Let freedom's bells ring!