Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Datasoft, Inc. · 2023 · Retro, Metroidvania, Magic, Side Scroller, 2D Platformer
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About Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Originally released in 1987 for home microcomputers, this tricky magical sidescroller from DataSoft saw players take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat the evil Red Warlock, Zahgrim, and restore peace to the land. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.
Contains the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Journey across a side-scrolling environment, searching for the magical eyes of Anakar the Wise. Fight using arrows, and utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect food to heal and avoid going hungry. Find scrolls to learn new spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face the evil Zahgrim at his castle!
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
Contains the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Gameplay
Journey across a side-scrolling environment, searching for the magical eyes of Anakar the Wise. Fight using arrows, and utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect food to heal and avoid going hungry. Find scrolls to learn new spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face the evil Zahgrim at his castle!
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
- Saving/loading the game at any point
- Support for most modern game controllers
- Full control remapping
- Image scaling and smoothing options
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I used to play this game on the AppleIIe when I was young. It was one of the best games at the time. It's too bad the AppleIIe version didn't make it into this product, I think it was one of the best ones. Sadly the Commodore 64 version freezes up before you can get to the second level. The other versions are odd because you can select into the second level, in the Commodore 64 and AppleIIe versions you have to get though the first level to get to the second. Not a great game, although great in its time. I'd like to see an modern version of this game. The food mechanic was really nice to add a sense of urgency to the game but not have it use a set timer. It almost feels like a survival game. Good game for its time, would have liked to see the AppleIIe version (AppleWin is a good emulator if you have the rom), and the Commodore 64 version freezes. It was interesting to see the other versions, but they were somewhat inferior to the Commodore 64, and AppleIIe was really the most polished. Try it out if you have a few bucks.8 found this helpful
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