Atari User


Storm

Categories: Review: Software
Author: Elizabeth Jones
Publisher: Mastertronic
Machine: Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE

 
Published in Atari User #31

Storm

The beautiful Corrine, beloved wife of Storm the Warrior, has been captured by the evil minions of Una Cum and is being held prisoner in his laboratory somewhere within his castle.

Storm has decided to make his way there and hack and slash and generally chop anything that gets in his way. To aid him, Storm has enlisted the help of his comrade and powerful wizard, Agravain the Undead.

Luckily for the two heroes, Una Cum has left his castle to search for a mystical box called The Fear. So off they trot to create complete havoc and destruction. The game has a two-player option (Storm and Agravain the Undead respectively) with the heroes controlled by joystick.

Storm

You must battle your way through the game avoiding the deadly traps while watching out for Una Cum's evil minions who lurk around the castle.

The on-screen display has the score and energy level for both players at the top with the main game screen directly underneath. Here are some useful starting points: You must collect three crooches before you are able to unlock the door to Una Cum's laboratory.

The armour will provide protection for you against Una's evil minions, while food and restorative fluids will improve your energy levels. Various scrolls and amulets will temporarily destroy the evil horde, and the Mask magic is very powerful so use it wisely.

While Cabbalas will release traps, sometimes this will land you in trouble. The inlay card describes this game as a thrilling, highly addictive arcade adventure - it impressed me because of the quality.

If you want a challenge but don't want to break the bank, buy Storm and see how much havoc you can cause on a peaceful sunny day.

Elizabeth Jones