Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari 5200, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Developers: Dragonware Games
- Publishers: Ariolasoft
Hellowoon: Das Geheimnis des Zauberstabs (1987)
Hellowoon: Das Geheimnis des Zauberstabs is a classic adventure game developed by Rainbow Arts and released in 1987. The game is set in the fictional town of Hellowoon, where the player takes on the role of a young wizard named Simon. Simon must use his magic wand to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and ultimately save the town from an evil wizard.
Hellowoon is a text-based adventure game, meaning that the player interacts with the game world by typing commands. The game’s parser is relatively sophisticated, allowing the player to use natural language commands to interact with the environment. For example, the player can type “go north” to move north, or “pick up the key” to pick up a key.
The game world is divided into a series of screens, each of which contains a different set of objects and puzzles. The player must explore the screens, solve the puzzles, and collect items in order to progress through the game.
One of the things that makes Hellowoon unique is its focus on magic. Simon can use his magic wand to cast a variety of spells, which can be used to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and interact with the environment. For example, Simon can use the “light” spell to illuminate dark areas, or the “fireball” spell to attack enemies.
Hellowoon is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The puzzles are clever and the story is engaging. If you are a fan of classic adventure games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Hellowoon: Das Geheimnis des Zauberstabs.
Gameplay
Hellowoon is a text-based adventure game, meaning that the player interacts with the game world by typing commands. The game’s parser is relatively sophisticated, allowing the player to use natural language commands to interact with the environment. For example, the player can type “go north” to move north, or “pick up the key” to pick up a key.
The game world is divided into a series of screens, each of which contains a different set of objects and puzzles. The player must explore the screens, solve the puzzles, and collect items in order to progress through the game.
One of the things that makes Hellowoon unique is its focus on magic. Simon can use his magic wand to cast a variety of spells, which can be used to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and interact with the environment. For example, Simon can use the “light” spell to illuminate dark areas, or the “fireball” spell to attack enemies.
Hellowoon is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The puzzles are clever and the story is engaging. If you are a fan of classic adventure games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Hellowoon: Das Geheimnis des Zauberstabs.
Story
The story of Hellowoon is set in the fictional town of Hellowoon, which is being terrorized by an evil wizard named Mordred. Mordred has stolen the town’s magic wand, and is using it to cast spells that are causing all sorts of mischief.
The player takes on the role of a young wizard named Simon, who must set out on a quest to defeat Mordred and recover the magic wand. Along the way, Simon will meet a variety of characters, both friendly and hostile. He will also have to solve a variety of puzzles and defeat a variety of enemies.
The story of Hellowoon is well-written and engaging. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns. If you are a fan of fantasy adventure stories, then you will definitely enjoy the story of Hellowoon.
Graphics and Sound
Hellowoon is a text-based adventure game, so it does not have any graphics. However, the game’s text descriptions are very evocative, and they do a good job of creating a sense of atmosphere.
The game’s sound is also very good. The music is catchy and the sound effects are well-done. The sound design helps to create a sense of immersion, and it makes the game more enjoyable to play.
Overall
Hellowoon: Das Geheimnis des Zauberstabs is a classic adventure game that is still worth playing today. The game has a clever story, challenging puzzles, and a charming cast of characters. If you are a fan of classic adventure games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Hellowoon.
Score
9/10
Review Score
8/10
