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| Genre: | Illustrated Text Adventure |
| Publisher: | John Penn |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Dragon 32, Dragon 64 |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Dragon 32 |
| Compatible Emulators: | XRoar 0.33.1 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st July 1988 |
| Original Release Price: | £9.95 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Hobson Bullman & John Smallwood |
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1st July 1988
This little chap might grow on you as he progresses through his troubles, because his creators can certainly construct a good program; they just need a spark of real originality to turn it into a real adventure. Read Review
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Background
You control the luckless Larkspur Waldorf. He is trapped inside a deserted castle on a high rocky outcrop. You must help him to escape.
Controlling Larkspur
When prompted with ">", you can enter a one or two word command eg. "LOOK" or "GO NORTH". Pressing
Hint: Larkspur will need a parachute to escape from the castle.
Hintsheet
Can't open the cabinet?
Try the hammer
Can't get through the fiery gateway?
Try the shield for size
Keep getting lost in the tunnels?
Drop items and make a map
Can't get into the tower?
Try going up the ladder, to the balcony
Can't get the parachute?
Give up, it's impossible
Can't get the saw?
Activate the idol
Can't move the raft?
You need a paddle
Can't activate the idol?
Try looking in the library
Can't get the magic word?
You need the magic helmet
Can't get past the locked door?
You need a key
Can't get out?
Try the playroom
Keep getting stuck in the waterweeds?
Tough!
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