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MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.3
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

The Press Says

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60
Abandonia
Despite the simplistic graphics and sound, the gameplay is engaging and the story captivating, so all things considered, you should have many hours of fun playing The Black Cauldron. I rate this game at 3.
60
Adventure Classic Gaming
Even for today, The Black Cauldron is a decent adventure game. The dated graphics and the clumsy interface can make for some frustrating gameplay, but they are endurable flaws. Although the game is largely aimed for younger gamers, it is a game that can be easily enjoyed by older adult gamers as well.


Our Users Say

Category Description MobyScore
Gameplay How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) 3.3
Graphics The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines 3.2
Personal Slant How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes 3.7
Sound / Music The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition 3.1
Overall MobyScore (24 votes) 3.3


User Reviews

Awesome recreation of the movie! Wonderful product from the folks at Sierra! OlSkool_Gamer (101) 4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars
A well-crafted adventure with an innovative interface. Roedie (5139) 3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars
Great game that recreates the magic of the books Anthony Bull (26) 4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars
A good game, with features before its time! Jonathon Howard (106) unrated

 

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