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The Magic Candle: Volume 1

Moby ID: 1025

[ All ] [ Apple II ] [ Commodore 64 ] [ DOS ] [ PC-98 ]

Apple II screenshots

thumbnail — A pre–title title screen.

thumbnail — Title screen. (Is it a beautiful sunset, or is “Magic Candle” a euphemism for nuclear war?)

thumbnail — Being summoned by the king at the start of a new game.

thumbnail — After listening to the king blather on for a bit, you’re sent out to find companions for your quest.

thumbnail — The Knights’ Room, where you can call forth companions.

thumbnail — A guest room to rest tired characters in.

thumbnail — The Supply Room is stocked to the ceiling…shame we can’t steal any of it.

thumbnail — It’s safer to travel with a party than alone.

thumbnail — Lukas went out alone and was quickly ambushed by orcs.

thumbnail — “The Black Knight Always Triumphs!” Or not.

Commodore 64 screenshots

thumbnail — The lettering on this screen flickers into different colors. The goal: lock the demon into the candle.

thumbnail — This version, 1.11 was produced in 1989.

thumbnail — After you set up your character, you are summoned before the king.

thumbnail — This is the first screen of actual gameplay. You wander the castle, getting used to the controls and preparing for you mission.

thumbnail — You direct your actions toward things. Here Lucas directed his conversation toward a guard.

thumbnail — The game varies the perspective which you the player are shown. At first you get a top down view. This screen room gives you a view from the side.

DOS screenshots

thumbnail — Title screen

thumbnail — You're summoned by King Rebnard

thumbnail — Walking around at night (note the mini-map)

thumbnail — Combat screen

thumbnail — Exploring the castle

thumbnail — Sitting down and eating!

thumbnail — Choosing a companion

thumbnail — Chatting with a lady

thumbnail — Encountering a traveling merchant

thumbnail — You are attacked by various monsters

thumbnail — You hit the orc!

PC-98 screenshots

thumbnail — Title screen

thumbnail — Hmm, interesting difficulty descriptions...

thumbnail — Throne room

thumbnail — Initial castle

thumbnail — Character stats

thumbnail — Quest-givers

thumbnail — I need some sleep...

thumbnail — You got some old PC-98 ports?..

thumbnail — World map

thumbnail — Battle!

thumbnail — Wandering merchant

thumbnail — Visiting a village

thumbnail — Village shop

thumbnail — Let's train, eh?

thumbnail — Bartender! Gimme a mug o' beer!.. Hic!!..

thumbnail — Battle in a forest

thumbnail — Stereotypical battle against trolls guarding a bridge

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