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]
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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 |
Gameplay edit
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 edit
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Aktueller Software Markt | 0/2/7/2[6] |
| Amstrad Action | 70%[4] |
| Amtix | 20%[5] |
| Crash | 8/10[1] |
| Computer and Video Games | 7/10[7] |
| Sinclair User | 3/5[8] |
| Sinclair Programs | 70%[9] |
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 edit
- ^ a b Brewster, Derek (July 1985). "Derek Brewster's Adventure Trail - ASHKERON!". Crash. No. 18. Newsfield Publications Ltd. p. 104.
- ^ "Attention All Spectrum Users - Basic Trace". Popular Computing Weekly. Vol. 2, no. 20. Sunshine Publications. 19–25 May 1983. p. 42.
- ^ a b Nicholls, Dave (July 1985). "Spectrum Adventures - Ashkeron". Your Spectrum. No. 16. Dennis Publishing. p. 37.
- ^ The Pilgrim (November 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Amstrad Action. No. 2. Future plc. pp. 79–81.
- ^ Masterson, Sean (November 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Amtix. No. 1. Newsfield Publications Ltd. p. 87.
- ^ Kleimann, Manfred (March–April 1986). "Müder Krieger". Aktueller Software Markt. No. 1/86. Tronic-Verlag. p. 86.
Grafik: 0, Story: 2, Vocabular: 7, Atmosphäre: 2
- ^ Campbell, Keith (August 1985). "Adventure Reviews - Ashkeron!". Computer and Video Games. No. 46. Future plc. p. 104.
- ^ a b Price, Richard (July 1985). "Adventure - Ashkeron". Sinclair User. No. 40. EMAP. p. 99.
- ^ a b "Soft Focus - Ashkeron". Sinclair Programs. No. 33. EMAP. July 1985. p. 17.
- ^ C.J. (June 1985). "Reviews - Ashkeron". Computer Gamer. No. 3. Argus Specialist Publications. p. 64.
- ^ JGD (30 April 1985). "Reviews - Ashkeron". Home Computing Weekly. No. 110. Argus Specialist Publications. p. 11.