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{{Header | {{Header Bar|game=Knight Lore}} | ||
{{ | {{Game | ||
|completion=4 | |||
|image=Knight Lore box.jpg | |||
|title=Knight Lore | |title=Knight Lore | ||
|japanese=ナイト・ロアー ―魔城の狼男― | |japanese=ナイト・ロアー ―魔城の狼男― | ||
| | |developer=[[Ultimate Play the Game]] | ||
{{ | |publisher={{colist|Ultimate Play the Game|Jaleco}} | ||
|year=1984 | |||
|systems={{syslist|fds|msx|zx|cpc|bbc}} | |||
|genre=[[Adventure]] | |genre=[[Adventure]] | ||
|players=1 | |players=1 | ||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |||
|series=Sabreman | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Knight Lore''' is a computer game developed and released by [[Ultimate Play The Game]] in [[1984]]. The game is the third in the Sabreman series, following on from his adventures in [[Sabre Wulf]] and [[Underwurlde]]. Unlike the earlier games in the series it used Ultimate's filmation engine to achieve a 3D look using isometric projection. In the game Sabreman has to find the ingredients for a magic potion. The game was written by Tim and Chris Stamper, the brothers responsible for the later creation of [[Rare]]. | '''Knight Lore''' is a computer game developed and released by [[Ultimate Play The Game]] in [[1984]]. The game is the third in the Sabreman series, following on from his adventures in [[Sabre Wulf]] and [[Underwurlde]]. Unlike the earlier games in the series it used Ultimate's filmation engine to achieve a 3D look using isometric projection. In the game Sabreman has to find the ingredients for a magic potion. The game was written by Tim and Chris Stamper, the brothers responsible for the later creation of [[Rare]]. | ||
Knight Lore was regarded as a revolutionary title and was the first game in the "isometric adventure" genre, by displaying a detailed 3D world using isometric perspective. It was extensively copied by other publishers, and was described as being the second most cloned piece of software after WordStar. | Knight Lore was regarded as a revolutionary title and was the first game in the "isometric adventure" genre, by displaying a detailed 3D world using isometric perspective. It was extensively copied by other publishers, and was described as being the second most cloned piece of software after WordStar. Knight Lore received an overwhelmingly positive reception from the gaming press at the time of time of its release. The game's reputation survives intact to this day and it still receives acclaim as one of the most important and advanced titles of its era. | ||
Although Ultimate Play the Game were primarily associated with European software publication, Knight Lore did reach Japanese players in the form of a conversion for the Famicom Disk System. A subtitle was added, ''Mashiro no Ookamiotoko'' or "Evil Castle of the Werewolf". | Although Ultimate Play the Game were primarily associated with European software publication, Knight Lore did reach Japanese players in the form of a conversion for the Famicom Disk System. A subtitle was added, ''Mashiro no Ookamiotoko'' or "Evil Castle of the Werewolf". It was published by [[Jaleco]], and released on December 19, 1986. It contains more than just 8 items, and uses an entirely different map system, made out of multiple stages. | ||
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* {{cade|Up}}: Walk forward in the current facing direction. | * {{cade|Up}}: Walk forward in the current facing direction. | ||
* {{cade|Down}}: Pick up an object, and cycle through the three available items in your inventory | * {{cade|Down}}: Pick up an object, and cycle through the three available items in your inventory | ||
* '''Fire''': Press the fire button to jump forward. | * '''Fire''': Press the fire button to jump forward. Hold it down to jump farther. | ||
=== Directional === | === Directional === | ||
* {{nes|Up|Dpad}}: Walk in the up-left direction. | * {{nes|Up|Dpad}}: Walk in the up-left direction. | ||
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* {{nes|Down|Dpad}}: Walk in the down-right direction. | * {{nes|Down|Dpad}}: Walk in the down-right direction. | ||
* {{nes|Right|Dpad}}: Walk in the up-right direction. | * {{nes|Right|Dpad}}: Walk in the up-right direction. | ||
* {{nes|B}}: Press B to jump forward. | * {{nes|B}}: Press B to jump forward. Hold it down to jump farther. | ||
* {{nes|A}}: Press A to drop and stand on top of the item in your inventory. | * {{nes|A}}: Press A to drop and stand on top of the item in your inventory. | ||
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Aside from platform-hopping, Sabreman must avoid a series of enemies and hazards. Static beds of spikes and falling spiked metal balls are among the simplest hazards. Malevolent portcullis gates guard many thoroughfares, and are often accompanied by slow-moving, but lethal, guards. Faster moving enemies, such as ghosts and Melkhior's cauldron spirit, provide more dangerous company. | Aside from platform-hopping, Sabreman must avoid a series of enemies and hazards. Static beds of spikes and falling spiked metal balls are among the simplest hazards. Malevolent portcullis gates guard many thoroughfares, and are often accompanied by slow-moving, but lethal, guards. Faster moving enemies, such as ghosts and Melkhior's cauldron spirit, provide more dangerous company. | ||
=== Map === | === Map === | ||
[[ | [[File:Knight Lore map.png|right]] | ||
'''Key''' | '''Key''' | ||
*Each letter is the location of a particular item. | * Each letter is the location of a particular item. Which item is determined somewhat randomly. See the item distribution list below. | ||
*The yellow "!" is the location of the wizard Melkhior and his magic cauldron, where you must bring the requested items. | * The yellow "!" is the location of the wizard Melkhior and his magic cauldron, where you must bring the requested items. Do not enter this room as a werewulf. | ||
*The green "!"s are each a possible starting point, chosen at random. | * The green "!"s are each a possible starting point, chosen at random. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
=== Item distribution === | === Item distribution === | ||
{| {{prettytable|notwide=1|float=right}} | {| {{prettytable|notwide=1|float=right}} | ||
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|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! A | ! A | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! B | ! B | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! C | ! C | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! D | ! D | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! E | ! E | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! F | ! F | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! G | ! G | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
! H | ! H | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore life.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
At the start each game, the items at locations A through H are assigned a different item. | At the start each game, the items at locations A through H are assigned a different item. However, once you know where one item can be found, you can use the following table to determine the location of the rest. The numbers 1 through 8 are the different combinations of item locations. Of the eight item locations, only seven are items. The eighth location will have an extra life. So for example, if you happen to locate a grail at an A location, you will always be able to collect an extra life at a B location. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
=== Cauldron requests === | === Cauldron requests === | ||
The cauldron always requests items in the same order. | The cauldron always requests items in the same order. However, the starting point within the order is always random. For example, the first item that the cauldron requests may be a bottle. After the bottle, it may request a crystal ball, or a diamond. If the second request is a crystal ball, the third request will be the grail. | ||
{| {{prettytable}} | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
|- style="background-color:black" | |- style="background-color:black" | ||
| style="background-color:white" | → | | style="background-color:white" | → | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore grail.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore bottle.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore diamond.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore crystal ball.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore poison.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore shoe.gif]] || [[File:Knight Lore cup.gif]] | ||
| style="background-color:white" | → | | style="background-color:white" | → | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Ultimate Play the Game]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Adventure]] | ||
[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||
