Knights of the Crystallion
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Bill Williams |
| Products | Knights of the Crystallion |
| Parent | U.S. Gold |
Knights of the Crystallion is a 1990 video game created for the Amiga platform by Bill Williams and released through U.S. Gold. This fantasy-oriented adventure game combines various mini-games with puzzle-solving aspects, making extensive use of the Amiga's distinctive Hold-And-Modify graphics technique.
Initially, Psygnosis rejected the title due to its unconventional nature before U.S. Gold secured the publishing rights.
Development
Bill Williams referred to this endeavor as his "masterpiece" and "epic," dedicating a significant portion of his creative energy to its production.
Reception
Allen Greenberg from Computer Gaming World commended the game's well-integrated and balanced components, although some gameplay difficulties prompted discussions about design preferences prevalent among European publishers. Amiga Format gave it a 91% rating, emphasizing its engaging play experience. In 2018, BoingBoing described the title as Bill Williams' "wonderfully strange and impenetrable magnum opus," acknowledging its specialized appeal within the Amiga community.