Software:Ashkeron!
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| Developer(s) | Texgate Computers[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Mirrorsoft |
| Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum |
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| Genre(s) | Interactive fiction |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ashkeron! is an interactive fiction video game developed by Dorset-based Texgate Computers and published by Mirrorsoft for the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum in 1985.[2]
Gameplay
The player character is Stephen the Blacksmith who is set to recover five treasures from the castle of an evil wizard. The game has a graphic feature called "walk-thru" where screen pictures scroll in the direction the player travels. The game supports joystick control and has a randomising option where the objects appear in different places in each playthrough.[3]
Reception
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Computer Gamer said "Askeron [sic] isn't actually a bad game, just very average [...]".[10] Home Computing Weekly called the game "complex, challenging and witty".[11] Sinclair Programs called it "[a] gripping game, excellent value for money".[9] Sinclair User said "[...] it doesn't have the detail which provides a compelling atmosphere."[8] Your Spectrum said that "Ashkeron is well up to Mirrorsoft's usual standards".[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brewster, Derek (July 1985). "Derek Brewster's Adventure Trail - ASHKERON!". Crash (Newsfield Publications Ltd) (18): 104.
- ↑ "Attention All Spectrum Users - Basic Trace". Popular Computing Weekly (Sunshine Publications) 2 (20): 42. 19-25 May 1983.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nicholls, Dave (July 1985). "Spectrum Adventures - Ashkeron". Your Spectrum (Dennis Publishing) (16): 37.
- ↑ The Pilgrim (November 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Amstrad Action (Future plc) (2): 79–81.
- ↑ Masterson, Sean (November 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Amtix (Newsfield Publications Ltd) (1): 87.
- ↑ Kleimann, Manfred (March–April 1986). "Müder Krieger". Aktueller Software Markt (Tronic-Verlag) (1/86): 86. "Grafik: 0, Story: 2, Vocabular: 7, Atmosphäre: 2".
- ↑ Campbell, Keith (August 1985). "Adventure Reviews - Ashkeron!". Computer and Video Games (Future plc) (46): 104.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Price, Richard (July 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Sinclair User (EMAP) (40): 99.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Soft Focus - Ashkeron". Sinclair Programs (EMAP) (33): 17. July 1985.
- ↑ C.J. (June 1985). "Reviews - Ashkeron". Computer Gamer (Argus Specialist Publications) (3): 64.
- ↑ JGD (30 April 1985). "Reviews - Ashkeron". Home Computing Weekly (Argus Specialist Publications) (110): 11.
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