- Studio: Free Fall Associates
- Design: Jon Freeman,Anne Westfall,Paul Reiche III
- Music: Hiroshi Suzuki
- This Game is: 42 years old / 1983
- Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Manual: View PDF
Description
Full description: Experience the pioneering blend of strategy and action in Archon: The Light and the Dark, a 1983 classic developed by Free Fall Associates. Drawing inspiration from chess, the game introduces an added layer of complexity with arcade-style battles determining the victor of a square. Each piece possesses unique abilities affecting movement, lifespan, weapon damage and attributes. The game board, similar to a chessboard, contains squares that oscillate between light and dark, adding an element of unpredictability. Victory can be achieved by eliminating all opposing pieces, controlling all five power points, or leaving only one imprisoned piece of the opponent. With its adaptive computer opponent, Archon ensures a challenging and engaging game experience every time.
Game Controls
Game controls for Archon: The Light and the Dark vary depending on the platform it is played on. For the original Atari 8-bit version, players use the joystick to control their pieces on the board and in combat. Other versions have adapted controls suitable for their respective platforms.
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