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Quicksilva's first adveture game for the Oric is a classic all-text version, similar in layout to most others of its type. You choose the role of a warrior, priest or wizard in a quest to destroy the evil Velnor. Your journey will take you through dark caverns and passages where untold dangers lurk but vast treasures may also be found.

If you like adventures then Velnor's Lair offers a good challenge, with logical thought and inspiration both playing their part. An option to save the game at any stage is provided which worked satisfactorily and is probably essential if you do not have the patience to solve the puzzle in one go.

There is little assistance given and, by the nature of the game, this is correct. But perhaps some fundamental explanations of the very simplest moves and commands should have been supplied for the novice. The descriptions of your surroundings are quite realistic. If you are with children make sure they are not frightened by goblins, trolls or much worse nasties.

All in all, a fairly standard adventure without too many frills.

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