ST Format


The Wiz

Author: Chris Lloyd
Publisher: Dunce Cap
Machine: Atari ST

 
Published in ST Format #41

The Wiz

Another quizzical effort from Dunce Cap Software - the creators of Mindlock. This time, more care has been taken over the graphics, the samples are better and there's even an attempt at a scenario - something normally left out of quiz games by default. You're an apprentice wizard who has to impress your masters by passing various tests to increase your magical power. The tests consist of trials of general knowledge, reflexes, vocabulary and memory. Do well and you're rewarded with more magic points. Do badly and you're unceremoniously booted out of the wizard's circle and demoted to the rank of Paul Daniels Of The Lower Order.

It's a curious little artefact which manages to appeal to both twenty-somethings and younger players. The biggest niggle is the reflex test which is very reminiscent of something that would have been given away free with the 48K Spectrum in 1983 - hitting a certain key at the precise moment probably isn't everybody's idea of lasting and exciting entertainment. This is definitely a progression from Mindlock and with only two minor faults to its name - the second being the rapid repetition of the questions, making it a little easy for the more determined funster. Good clean fun.

Chris Lloyd

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