Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Stormlord




Top dollar purchase

I won't say how stupid I feel splashing out to buy this game but, it is worth it. For me, Stormlord is one of the best puzzle/platformers for the Atari ST. It's also one of the few to look and sound as good as it plays. So, that means I might have paid "too much" (wife's words) but, I couldn't be any happier! I know, like a kid on Christmas morning?

Those with a keen memory may remember that Stormlord was featured on the Crypt many moons ago (it includes a walkthrough). Keep scrolling if you wish to see the goodies Hewson included in its box </sarcasm>.


Credits

Hewson ©1989 (archive fully listed on Atarilegend)
Programming by Keith McMurtrie (he also helped develop Rubicon)
Graphics by Mark K. Jones (credited for many superb games, like Rambo III)
Audio by the legendary Jochen Hippel and Charles Deenen (who also worked on Death Trap)




Unlike the front, the back of the box is pretty lame.



The manual is crammed with information. Not really but, tbh it's not necessary.



Hey, who drew a picture of my mother-in-law?



And finally, the two floppies. How gripping was this?!!



This is level one. Gorgeous isn't it?



Level 2 is a lot harder than you might imagine. I should replay this someday!



Like I said in the review, level 2 has some nasty nasties!

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