• Studio: ICOM Simulations
  • Design: Dave Marsh,Karl Roelofs
  • Music: Hiroyuki Masuno
  • This Game is: 38 years old / 1987
  • Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Manual: View PDF
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Description

Full description: Venture into the world of Shadowgate, a classic 1987 point-and-click adventure game filled with thrilling challenges and intriguing puzzles. Set within the ominous Castle Shadowgate, you take on the role of the last in a great line of hero-kings, tasked with the mission to save the world from the evil Warlock Lord. This retro gaming experience takes you on a perilous journey through the castle, where every wrong step could end in a fatal disaster. Keep your torch lit as you navigate the castle's dangerous corridors, and gather ancient weapons and valuable items to aid in your quest. With a finite number of torches and a series of deadly puzzles to solve, Shadowgate offers a unique and suspenseful gaming experience. This game is a fantastic throwback to the era of old-school platformers, with its strategic gameplay and detailed narrative. Enjoy the rich storytelling and immerse yourself in the atmospheric settings of Castle Shadowgate. Will you succeed in your mission and stop the Warlock Lord from summoning the demon Behemoth?

Game Controls

Shadowgate is a point-and-click game, with controls primarily involving using the mouse to interact with objects and navigate the game's environment.

Q
(Eject)
E
(Swap Disks)
Enter
(Start)
Z
(A)
X
(B)
V
(Select)