Mithos

About

Mithos is a side-scrolling platformer where you play Ahyzar, an archer centaur on a quest to recover seven magical coins scattered across Olympus. The game splits its focus between dodging obstacles and battling mythological foes like minotaurs and cyclopes. Each level scrolls vertically, requiring precise timing to avoid traps and enemies while conserving limited arrows. Ahyzar respawns after three deaths, forcing players to memorize layouts and optimize routes. The pixelated environments mix crumbling ruins and celestial backdrops, with a score system rewarding efficiency and coin collection. Released in 1990, the game stood out for its tight controls and varied challenges on hardware like the ZX Spectrum and MSX. Players often note the punishing difficulty, though some levels introduce power-ups like fire arrows or temporary shields. While not widely discussed in modern retro circles, DOS and CPC ports let newer audiences test their reflexes in this mythic gauntlet.