Kult: The Temple of Flying Saucers
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Exxos |
| Products | Graphic adventure game |
| Parent | ERE Informatique |
Kult: The Temple of Flying Saucers is a graphic adventure released in 1989, created by Exxos. In Europe, it was distributed by Infogrames, while in the United States it appeared under the name Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess, published by Data East.
Plot
The narrative unfolds in a post-apocalyptic environment where society is segmented into three distinct factions: the psychic-powered Tuners, the physically altered Protozorqs, and the unaffected 'Normals'. The main character, Raven, who belongs to the Tuners, finds himself captive of the Protozorqs. To gain his freedom, he must save his abducted partner. Throughout his journey, he faces threats from the Protozorqs, who wield weapons known as "zapsticks."
Ports
This title was made available on several platforms including Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. The versions for Amiga and Atari ST incorporate digitized sound effects. Meanwhile, the MS-DOS edition offers compatibility with various graphic standards such as 16-color EGA, 4-color CGA, and monochrome Hercules modes, and provides three-channel audio on systems compatible with Tandy.
Reception
Computer Gaming World commended the game for its creativity and highlighted its impressive visual and audio elements. Although noting its brief duration and sudden conclusion, the publication recommended it to enthusiasts of puzzle-oriented adventure games.