ArthurThe Quest for Excalibur |
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General Information |
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| Type: | Adventure | Publishers (last): | |
| HDInst: | Not known | Publishers (orig): | Activision |
| Released: | 1987 | Developers: | Bob Bates |
| Description: | A text adventure with still graphics. One of the last games from the lads at Infocom in which you, as Arthur, are guided through your quest by Merlin. The game has the unusual twist of your needing to learn how to transform yourself (shape-shift) into other creatures and beings. This ability is essential to your completing the adventure. | ||
Compatibility Information |
| A500 | YES | ||
| A600 | YES | ||
| A1200 | YES | ||
| CD32 | NO | ||
| Required: | Recommended: | ||
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Miscellaneous Information |
| Availability: | Available as a Free Download |
| Documentation: | Game Manual and Reference Card |
| Game Music: | |
| Game Cheats: | Full Solution |
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Review Information |
| Reviewed by | Score | Issue | Date | Page | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Magazine | 880 | 24 | Sep 89 | 52 | |
| Amiga Action | 82% | 1 | Oct 89 | 64 | Reviewed as King Arthur |
| Amiga Computing | 83% | 2/6 | Nov 89 | 22 | |
| Amiga Format | 89% | 3 | Oct 89 | 87 | |
| Amiga Power | *** | 27 | Jul 93 | 89 | As part of a roundup of old games |
| CU Amiga | 83% | --- | Sep 89 | 60 | |
| The One | 89% | 75 | Dec 94 | 95 | |
| Zzap | 94% | 54 | Oct 89 | 30 |