Legend of Djel
| Company type | Affiliate company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Parent | Coktel Vision |
Legend of Djel is an adventure title from 1989, created by Coktel Vision alongside Inférence and distributed by Tomahawk for the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS systems.
Plot
The storyline follows Djel, a gnome who must restore his parents' honor by demonstrating their virtuous nature and overcoming a malevolent sorcerer.
Gameplay
This point-and-click adventure encompasses 30 distinct screens, where players are tasked with locating Azeulisses' daughter, concocting a magical potion for Theros, and gathering gold to support the starving members of Kal's tribe.
Development
Tomahawk was established as an affiliate company of Coktel Vision in early 1989. Following the unfavorable reception of their initial release Emmanuelle, Legend of Djel was previewed in the August 1989 issue of Amiga Computing. An interesting detail is that the sorcerer’s daughter character was modeled after the graphic artist’s partner.
Reception
Reviews presented a range of opinions: Amiga Computing criticized the game for its lackluster narrative and gameplay, while Amiga Format considered it to be uninspiring and shallow. The Retro Spirit referred to it as a distinctly French production. On the other hand, The Games Machine commended its visual and audio presentation.