DarkSpyre
| Industry | Video game development and publishing |
|---|---|
| Fate | Renamed to DreamForge Intertainment |
| Successor | DreamForge Intertainment |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | DarkSpyre, The Summoning |
DarkSpyre is a video game released in 1990, developed and published by Event Horizon Software (which later became DreamForge Intertainment) for the MS-DOS platform, followed by an Amiga version in 1991. This title is a dungeon crawler role-playing game characterized by top-down visuals and procedurally generated labyrinths, bearing resemblance to roguelike gameplay.
In 1992, the sequel The Summoning was launched, transitioning from DarkSpyre’s randomly created dungeons to levels that were meticulously crafted.
Plot
Darkspyre was forged by the deities of War, Magic, and Intellect as a trial to select a hero capable of confronting humanity’s greatest challenge. The player’s objective is to locate five powerful runes scattered throughout Darkspyre to conquer these trials and ultimately protect the world.
Reception
In 1991, Dragon issue #172 gave the game a rating of 3½ stars out of 5. Computer Gaming World described it as "a fine game, well suited to gamers who enjoy true challenges."
Reviews
- ASM - March 1991
- Amiga Joker - February 1992