The Final Battle (video game)
| The Final Battle | |
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| Developer(s) | Silicon Software[2] |
| Publisher(s) | Personal Software Services / Mirrorsoft[3] |
| Platform(s) | Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS |
| Release | 1990[1] |
| Genre(s) | Adventure[4] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Final Battle is a fantasy adventure video game published by Personal Software Services for the Amiga and Atari ST in November 1990. The game was originally scheluded to be released in January 1990.[5] An MS-DOS port was released later in 1991. It is a sequel to Legend of the Sword from 1988.
Plot[edit]
At the end of Legend of the Sword, the evil wizard, Suzar was imprisoned in a teardrop. He has now escaped and has stolen Avar's magical artifacts: the sword and the shield. The player character from the last game, Steroff, has been imprisoned underground with his surviving party members, Cysella and Pagan.[6][4] The objective is to escape from prison and retrieve the stolen items from Suzar.[6]
Gameplay[edit]
The game is a mouse-driven point-and-click adventure game with role-playing elements.[4][6] The game is depicted from an isometric viewpoint. Each party member's abilities are required to solve different puzzles.[6]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Aktueller Software Markt | 32/60 (DOS)[3] |
| Amiga Format | 56%[4] |
| ST Action | 71%[6] |
| ST Format | 52%[7] |
| Génération 4 | 62%[8] |
Amiga Format said "the sheer impenetrability of the game's command and control system is a deterrent from trying anything remotely innovative and ultimately from playing the game at all."[4] ST Format criticized the controls and the camera angle.[7] ST Action called the icon system "well implemented and simple to use" and the gameplay "challenging and entertaining".[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Final Battle". Back Cover of the Game Box. Mirrorsoft.
© 1990 Mirrorsoft Ltd.
- ^ Silicon Software (1991). The Final Battle (MS-DOS). Personal Software Services. Level/area: Title screen.
Written & Designed by SILICON SOFTWARE
- ^ a b Hoogh, Eva (July 1991). "Konvertierungen - The Final Battle" (PDF). Aktueller Software Markt (in German). No. 7/91. Tronic-Verlag. p. 104.
Scores for EGA version: Grafik: 6/12, Steuerung: 6/12, Story: 8/12, Atmosphäre: 6/12, Preis/Leistung: 6/12
- ^ a b c d e Masterson, Sean (November 1990). "Screenplay - The Final Battle". Amiga Format. No. 16. Future plc. p. 57.
- ^ "Previews - The Final Battle". Zero. No. 2. Dennis Publishing. December 1989. p. 15.
The Final Battle is out next month on ST, Amiga and PC early next year
- ^ a b c d e f "Reviews - The Final Battle". ST Action. No. 32. Gollner Publishing. December 1990. p. 78.
- ^ a b Leach, James (January 1991). "Leisure - The Final Battle". ST Format. No. 18. Future plc. p. 111.
- ^ "Test Aventure - Final Battle". Génération 4 (in French). No. 27. SARL Pressimage. November 1990. p. 76.
External links[edit]
- The Final Battle at MobyGames
- The Final Battle at the Hall of Light
- The Final Battle at Atari Mania
- The Final Battle can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive