If you play video games, you probably remember the games from your childhood with fondness. There were probably one or two games that captivated your interest, games you played almost obsessively. Even if the graphics and sound from those games pale in comparison with the games of today, their playability is what made them great. The Amiga 500, a personal computer that was popular in the late 80s and early 90s, had many games written for its operating system that are still considered classics today. Companies like Psygnosis and Cinemaware authored games that were revolutionary at the time, and that are often revered by today’s gamers. Here is one example of a game designed for the Amiga that has stood the test of time.
Defender Of The Crown
Written by Cinemaware in 1986, Defender of the Crown was the company’s first game. Set in medieval times, the player commands armies and battles enemies, trying to control territory. The graphics at the time were revolutionary, and though the game could be completed in a short amount of time, it won widespread acclaim, putting the Amiga 500 on the map and allowing Amiga owners to wow their friends.
Gameplay
During the game, the player can lay siege to enemy castles, using a catapult to try to break down the castle walls. He can engage the enemy in swordplay, and even enlist the help of Robin Hood. Many gamers fondly remember the sequence of the game in which the player can rescue a damsel in distress, a task that is then rewarded by seeing the maiden’s clothes fall down (done modestly enough so that the game could still be marketed to kids). Later versions of the game made it more playable and added features that had initially been left out to meet shipping goals.