Sword of Fargoal

About

The pawn has to climb down into an underground dungeon and search for a sword between the fifteenth and twentieth level. He shall hand over this "Sword of Fargoal" to the blind knight Gedwyn, so he can fight the devilish Umla. As soon as the player has found the sword in the depths of the dungeon, there are about 30 minutes left to take it out. If it gets lost on the way he must return to the leve…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

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The game offers a nostalgic experience that holds up well over the years, providing enjoyable gameplay reminiscent of classic titles.
Core gameplay features procedurally generated levels and a unique combination of turn-based and real-time movement, making it addictive and engaging.
The port retains the charm of the original while allowing for modern conveniences like saving/loading and cloud saves.

Players cannot move simultaneously with enemies, which can lead to frustrating gameplay dynamics.
The unpredictability of interactions with white squares and the loss of maps when teleporting can detract from the overall experience.
The graphics are dated and not as visually appealing as other modern versions, and the game loads slowly.

graphics
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The graphics are considered less visually appealing compared to other versions, resembling the original C64 style, and the game experiences slow loading times of about a minute. However, the menu offers useful features like saving/loading options and cloud saves, which enhance the overall experience despite the graphics.
- “So no prettier graphics like the other versions, and like the C64 version, it loads quite slowly (~1 minute).”
- “Although the graphics are original (not pretty), the menu allows for saving/loading, a few gameplay tweaks, and cloud saves.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging core mechanics, featuring procedurally generated levels that blend turn-based and real-time movement. While the graphics are unconventional, the game offers useful menu options for saving, loading, and gameplay adjustments, including cloud saves.
- “The core gameplay is still great: procedurally generated levels with a unique combination of turn-based and real-time movement.”
- “Although the graphics are original (not pretty), the menu allows for saving/loading, a few gameplay tweaks, and cloud saves.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay, leading to frequent crashes and loss of progress.”
- “The mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”