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The heir apparent, whilst away on an educational pilgrimage, has received some horrifying news - it turns out his entire family have succumbed to a mysterious evil curse! To make matters even worse, the evil in question now roams the family's castle halls and has gone to great lengths to hide the family's royal heirlooms that will allow our heir to ascend to kingship.

So, with his Legacy under threat, he must return to his family home, which now lies eerily silent, and bravely set out on a quest to locate the heirlooms that are rightfully his.

With the back story set, we find ourselves in control of the young prince standing in front of the castle, contemplating his return.

With only a few coins in his pocket, a visit to the local shop located on the right-hand side of the screen provides the much-needed items and ware required for the quest that lies ahead. With the scant arsenal that his few savings provide purchased, it's time to enter the castle.

The labyrinthian corridors within the building are, initially, restricted from exploring too deeply, and you'll find that either particular doors are locked, or rooms are shrouded in a cloak of suffocating darkness - both of which impede your progress.

Only by finding treasure chests and increasing the royal coffers will you be able to afford enough goods and wares from the local shop to unlock the secrets of this ancient family home. Ultimately, the game becomes one of careful mapping and much backtracking. Torches burn out, and crowbars break; it's going to be a costly adventure. All of the items are managed in a simple inventory system, some of which you can combine to make further use of. Graphically, the game looks gorgeous, and there's a top quality music track to boot, which complements the game's look and feel.

Overall, the game reveals itself to be a battle of inventory management versus progression; choose wisely, adventurer!

This is an incredible graphical adventure that sucks you into the tale with a deep suspension of disbelief. Anyone fatigued by the action or arcade genre, and has a desire for something alternative, should check this out.

The puzzles are perhaps a little pedestrian, and the halls are a little too vacant, but it's still a satisfying challenge to complete. From deciding what item to buy in the shop to what torches to leave in sconces (they don't burn out this way), you will be second-guessing your decisions. This is an all-rounder game with beautiful graphics, great music and fantastic level design; a must for adventure fans.

Throne Legacy is a joy to play; the graphics look great, as is the soundtrack that plays merrily away in the background. The torch mechanic is a touch of genius, as are the perishable crowbars. It is rather refreshing to find a graphic-like adventure of this standard in a CPC world dominated by so many platformers and shooters.

My only gripe is the lack of other characters, but overall, I found it a fun and enjoyable challenge.

Presentation 80%
Basic PDF manual comes with the game. Maze-like castle well designed and laid out.

Graphics 90%
Gorgeous colourful graphics that are produced to a high standard. Well animated sprites.

Sound 89%
Good atmospheric soundtrack that fits the game perfectly.

Addictive Qualities 90%
Challenging gameplay that keeps you interested and coming back for more.

Lastability 84%
If you love adventure games you will not want to put this down. Top Tip: Draw a map!

Overall 87%