Eye of Horus (video game)
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Denton Designs |
| Products | Eye of Horus (video game) |
| Parent | Logotron |
Eye of Horus is a video game released in 1989, created by Denton Designs and distributed by Logotron. It was made available on multiple platforms, including the Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, and Commodore 64 systems.
Plot
In Eye of Horus, the player assumes the role of Horus, who must explore a maze-like environment to gather fragments of his father Osiris and ultimately confront Set. The gameplay involves battling animated hieroglyphic enemies using papyrus darts, with an added mechanic allowing transformation into a hawk to avoid adversaries. Throughout the journey, players can find amulets that either improve weapon capabilities or unlock new skills, introducing additional layers of strategy.
Reception
Critical response to the game was varied; for instance, Dragon magazine assigned it a score of 1 out of 5 stars in 1991. Several other periodicals from the gaming community, such as ST Format, Atari ST User, and The One, also published reviews around the time of its launch.
Reviews
- ST Format - October 1989
- Atari ST User - September 1989
- The One - November 1989
- The Games Machine - October 1989, January 1990
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - September 1989, January 1990