Introduction

The Elfin Wars is a small strategy/war-game based upon a series of articles written by A. Davis and published in ZX Monthly back in the mid '80s.

The aim behind the game is to simply defeat the enemy horde that is advancing from the west. Do that and the voices of the Shyre folk will be raised in adulation for many years to come. Fail and you simply have to reload the game and try again. Each battle will be slightly different but the outcome will always depend upon your success at recruiting allies and defeating the foe.

To control the armies simple - just use keys 5 to move west, 6 to go south, 7 to go north and 8 to go east. All other options are as indicated on screen at the time.

Searching the area around you can uncover 'food', 'recruits' and the ultimate solution.