Ishar: Legend of the Fortress

Game connection

One of the playable characters, Targhan, also appear in an action game of his own (also named Targhan).

Save game system

Ishar has an annoying save game system, demanding 1000 gold pieces for a save. Since it is nearly impossible to get that much in the beginning of the game, it requires not switching it off until enough gold is gathered.

Releases

There are two releases of the game on Amiga. The original in 16 colors and the AGA (Amiga chipset) in 256 colors. The second is the better release because of fixed bugs, allowing to run quickly in all directions and not only screen by screen.

On Atari ST computers there were two releases as well: while the 16 colors version was runnable on all ST machines, the 256 colors version was only supporting the Atari Falcon.

Awards

• ST Format
  • January 1993 (issue #42) - #27 in '50 finest Atari ST games of all time' list

Information also contributed by Blood.