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ShareWare SpotLight
The folks from Software Creations return. They have a new game, and a
revamped version of a game previously reviewed in CTM.
God Of Thunder
v1.0
by Tony Curro
Those folks from Software Creations are back again. They have released
their, in my opinion, best and most challenging game to date.
It is 927 A.D. You are Thor, The God of Thunder! Your father is Odin,
the most powerful of the Norse Gods and ruler of Asgard. Odin must fall
into a deep sleep, every few hundred centuries, to rejuvenate his power.
While he is in one of these sleeps, your half-brother Loki, The God of
Mischief, conspires with two of his cohorts to take control of Midgard
(Earth), and thereby rule the world. Each of the three has set up a seat
of power. You must journey to these three towns, defeat each of the
Gods, free the citizens, and thereby wrest power from them and return it
to Odin. You venture forth with only an enchanted hammer, which
faithfully returns to he who throws it. On your journey you encounter
citizens who give you clues to help you in your quest. You also face
hundreds of creatures out to thwart and destroy you. Several of these
creatures cannot be killed. This is the enjoying part of the game. You
are faced with dozens of puzzles that must be solved. You have rocks,
wood, and other articles in some screens to help you. You must figure
out how to use them.
There is no violence, per se, in this game. True, you destroy opponents
with your hammer. But, they turn into apples, jewels, or magic that you
use throughout the game. No bloodshed. Pay close attention to what
people say to you. Pick up anything you can, as it may be needed later
in the game.
The game was designed to be challenging, and is more than just
destroying everything in sight. You can only save one game per name, and
may have to reload if you do not get something needed from an earlier
screen.
The shareware version contains Part 1 of the trilogy. You journey to
Spegville, where you must defeat Jormangund (the Midgard Serpent) before
you can continue. In Spegville you visit the tavern, where the local
barkeep can give you pointers in destroying Jormangund. Don't forget to
visit the golden arches of McElroy's where you can purchase Dee-licious
Golden Apples that restore your health. You eat apples to gain health,
but be aware that some you pick up along the way may be poisoned.
When you complete the part, you receive a suit of armor. Then you speak
to Dan, the Apple Seller (who bears a resemblance to Dan Linton, SYSOP
of Software Creations) about how to complete the trilogy. Or, you can
just read that information below. Either way, you would not want to stop
here. Get the trilogy, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
However, as I mentioned, this game requires mental deduction. So if you
are just looking for a shoot 'em game, you may find this game a bit
taxing. I was addicted to game from the moment I loaded it. Look for
GOT100.ZIP or later on many BBSs, or phone Software Creations to get the
latest on your first call.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
* 80286 or better CPU.
* VGA graphics card with at least 256KB video memory.
* VGA monitor.
* Minimum 1.2MB hard disk space.
* 510K available RAM.
OPTIONAL:
* Sound Blaster or compatible sound card for digitized sound effects &
full musical soundtrack.
* Adlib or compatible for soundtrack only.
* Joystick in port 1.
---------------------------End of God of Thunder----------------------
-----------------------See end of file for pricing--------------------
Hexxagon II
by Tony Curro
Hexxagon II is a futuristic Othello-like game. The object is to simply
have more pieces of your color on the board at the end of the game.
However, even playing at the Easy level, winning this animated game of
strategy is fairly difficult.
The game can be played by two players, or you can take your chances
against CRANIAC, the resident computer nerd. A light bulb icon, which
changes with each level. At the hard level he is complete with bow tie
and glasses. The icon does not do justice to the genius within. He is
brutal at all levels of play, and will capitalize on your every mistake.
You each start with two pieces on the board. Clicking on the jewel --
which represents the piece -- you will see arrows showing you spaces you
can jump, or clone yourself. The clone feature creates a new piece
without removing the old one. In this fashion you can create a line or
more of your pieces. Beware if you leave an open space. CRANIAC will
quickly jump in, and convert your pieces to his color.
Hexxagon II has many options that you can change or set. Select two
player mode, or play against the computer; have sound go to sound card,
PC speaker, or turn it off; Set animation to high for some awesome
screen animation; Configure Board allows you to experiment with varying
game board setups, even choose one of five boards to customize to your
liking.
I enjoyed playing the first release of Hexxagon, and am enjoying
Hexxagon II even more. Check out either or both of these games. You will
not be disappointed. Look for HEXX20.ZIP.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
* 80286 or better CPU
* VGA display
* 640K RAM, with 475K free
* Mouse and Sound Blaster or compatible sound card recommended.
Product Information
God of Thunder
(Product of CSE Games)
Hexxagon II
(Produced by Argo Games)
Both Released by
Software Creations
Reg. Version -- $29.95 + $2. S&H (GOT)
20.00 + $2. S&H (HEXX)
MasterCard and VISA accepted
for OnLine registration.
Software Creations
26 Harris St.
Clinton, MA 01510
508-368-8654 (Order Line-Voice)
508-365-7214 (FAX)
508-368-7036 (BBS)