A&B Computing

1st November 1987
Gisburne's Castle

Categories: Review: Software
Author: Dave Reeder
Publisher: Ricochet
Machine: BBC/Electron

 
Published in A&B Computing 4.11

Probably the weakest of the re-releases of early Martech software (this one dates from 1984), this is an 'arcade adventure' of uneven quality.

Like many others, it involves searching a castle, picking up and using objects and solving puzzles until you can rescue Maid Marion (sic). About the quality of Wizzy's Mansion or Labyrinth - you decide if that suggests spending £1.99!

Dave Reeder

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Scores

BBC/Electron Version
Graphics6
Sound6
Playability6
Lifespan7
Overall6

Summary

We've been here many times before... Searching a castle, picking up and using objects and solving puzzles until you can rescue Maid Marion. Yawn.

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