Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Incentive Software
- Publishers: Domark Software
Castle Master II: The Crypt (1990)
Castle Master II: The Crypt is a real-time strategy game developed by Incentive Software and published by Mindscape in 1990. It is the sequel to the 1988 game Castle Master. The game was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, and ZX Spectrum.
Gameplay
The player controls a party of up to four heroes who must explore a dungeon and defeat the evil wizard Maldred. The game is played in real-time, and the player must constantly issue commands to their heroes in order to survive.
The heroes can move around the dungeon, attack enemies, and cast spells. They can also collect items and gold, which can be used to purchase new weapons and armor.
The dungeon is filled with a variety of enemies, including skeletons, zombies, demons, and dragons. The player must use their heroes’ strengths and weaknesses to defeat these enemies and progress through the dungeon.
Features
- Real-time strategy gameplay
- Party of up to four heroes
- Large, sprawling dungeon to explore
- Variety of enemies to fight
- Items and gold to collect
- Spells to cast
Reception
Castle Master II: The Crypt was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, large and detailed dungeon, and challenging difficulty. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Castle Master II: The Crypt is considered to be one of the best real-time strategy games ever made. It was one of the first games to use real-time combat, and it helped to popularize the genre. The game also had a significant influence on later real-time strategy games, such as Warcraft and StarCraft.
Review
Castle Master II: The Crypt is a classic real-time strategy game that still holds up today. With its large levels, challenging puzzles, and hordes of enemies, it’s a must-play for fans of the genre.
The game’s graphics are simple by today’s standards, but they are still charming and effective. The dungeon is large and sprawling, and it’s easy to get lost. However, the game’s map system makes it easy to find your way around.
The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting. The player must constantly issue commands to their heroes in order to survive. The game’s difficulty is challenging, but it’s never unfair.
Overall, Castle Master II: The Crypt is a great real-time strategy game that is still fun to play today. It’s a must-play for fans of the genre.
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Innovative gameplay
- Large and detailed dungeon
- Challenging difficulty
- Variety of enemies to fight
- Items and gold to collect
- Spells to cast
Cons:
- Simple graphics
- Can be difficult to get started
Review Score
8.5/10
Art
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