Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE
- Publishers: Rainbow Arts
Apprentice (1990): A Magical Platforming Adventure
Released in 1990 for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS, Apprentice is a charming and challenging platformer with a unique setting and gameplay mechanics. Players take on the role of a young wizard’s apprentice who must defeat the evil dragon Fumo in order to prove his worth and become a full-fledged magician.
The game is set across 17 levels, each with its own unique elemental setting, from the fires of Hell to the clouds and light of Heaven. The levels are full of boxes, which can be used as weapons by kicking them at enemies, as well as collectibles such as money, leaves (which change the effects of gravity), extra lives, fruit for bonus points, and balloons allowing a degree of vertical movement.
Apprentice is a challenging game, but it is also fair and rewarding. The controls are tight and responsive, and the level design is well-crafted. The game’s difficulty curve is also well-balanced, with the early levels being relatively easy and the later levels becoming more challenging.
One of the things that makes Apprentice unique is its setting. The game takes place in a magical world, full of floating islands, lava pits, and otherworldly creatures. The graphics are colorful and charming, and the music is catchy and atmospheric.
Another thing that sets Apprentice apart from other platformers is its gameplay mechanics. The game’s protagonist can use a variety of spells and abilities, such as shooting fireballs, freezing enemies, and teleporting. These abilities can be used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies, and they add a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
Apprentice was a critical and commercial success upon its release. The game was praised for its charming graphics, tight controls, and innovative gameplay. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Apprentice is still a popular game today, and it is considered to be one of the best platformers of its era. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and PlayStation. It is also available on GOG.com and Steam.
Gameplay
Apprentice is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls a young wizard’s apprentice. The apprentice must traverse a series of levels, each with its own unique challenges and enemies. The apprentice can use a variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
The apprentice’s main attack is a fireball spell. The apprentice can also use a variety of other spells, such as a freezing spell, a teleport spell, and a shield spell. The apprentice can also kick boxes and other objects at enemies.
The apprentice must collect keys to open doors and progress through the levels. The apprentice can also collect coins to purchase items from shops. Items that can be purchased include extra lives, health potions, and new spells.
Levels
Apprentice features 17 levels, each with its own unique setting and challenges. The levels are set in a variety of locations, including forests, caves, castles, and dungeons. Each level is also home to a variety of enemies, including goblins, skeletons, and dragons.
The levels in Apprentice are designed to be challenging, but they are also fair. The apprentice must use all of his skills and abilities to overcome the obstacles and defeat the enemies.
Graphics and Sound
Apprentice features colorful and charming graphics. The game’s world is full of detail, and the characters are expressive and well-animated. The game’s music is also catchy and atmospheric.
Overall
Apprentice is a charming and challenging platformer with a unique setting and gameplay mechanics. The game is still a popular choice for retro gamers today.
Review Score
8.5/10
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