When Edgar's father fails to return home after venturing out one dark and stormy night, Edgar fears the worst: he has been captured by the evil sorceror who lives in a fortress beyond the forbidden swamp. Donning his armour, Edgar sets off to rescue him, but his quest will not be easy. The Legend of Edgar features large levels with different environments, a variety of weapons, a persistent game world that can be travelled through, boss battles, lots of sound effects and music tracks, joypad support with configurable controls, and configurable keyboard support.