Archon
Nov 1, 1983
- Strategy
- Tactical
Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, FM-7, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-8800 Series, Sharp X1, ZX Spectrum
IGDB community rating 7.9IGDB32 votes
Overview
Archon: The Light and the Dark was a game developed by Free Fall Associates which loosely modeled the game of Chess, with a number of additions to the gameplay. It was programmed by Anne Westfall, and released originally for Atari 8-bit computers in 1983. It was quickly ported to a number of different systems, and was well-received.
Story
Archon is loosely based after the game of chess, but with the added trait that pieces do not simply kill other pieces-when an individual piece attempts to kill an opposing player's piece, a battle screen ensues, and a fight occurs. Generally, but not always-stronger pieces are able to overcome weaker pieces. Fights can also result in double-kills, where each piece involved in the battle is killed. Other additions to the game include special abilities held by certain pieces, as well as a Spellcaster piece, which acts as the leader of each side.
- Developed by
- Free Fall Associates
- Published by
- Ariolasoft, Electronic Arts, Bullet-Proof Software
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Player perspectives
- Bird view / Isometric
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Series
- Archon
- Release dates
- Atari 8-bit: Nov 1983
- Apple II: 1984
- Commodore C64/128/MAX: 1984
- DOS: 1984
- Amstrad CPC: 1985
- ZX Spectrum: 1985
- PC-8800 Series: Jun 1, 1986
- Sharp X1: Dec 1, 1986
- Amiga: 1986
- Mac: 1986
- FM-7: Apr 1, 1988
- PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 22, 2010
