- Xyphus
Infobox VG
title = Xyphus
developer =Penguin Software
publisher =Penguin Software
designer =Skip Waller, Dave Albert & Bob Hardy
engine =
released =1984
ratings=
requirements =
genre = RPG
modes =Single player
platforms =Commodore 64 , Apple II,Apple Macintosh
media = 3½" disk, 5¼" disk
input =Computer keyboard ,computer mouse "Xyphus" is a
computer role-playing game first released in1984 . The game was designed by Skip Waller and Dave Albert with aMacintosh version by Bob Hardy, forPenguin Software . It was the first RPG ever released on the Macintosh system featuring upgraded graphics and mouse friendly user-interface; an improvement over the Apple II andCommodore 64 releases. "Xyphus" is pronounced, "Eks-see-foose", and is the Greek word forsword .Overview
The game takes place in the world of Arroya 10,000 years after the demon lord Xyphus was defeated, but not killed. His heart had been ripped out and magic amulets sprang from drops of his blood becoming the source of all magic in Arroya. The land became forbidden to human kind for monsters and dangerous creatures of all kinds inhabit Arroya. But a great leader, Das, has arisen and vows to bring civilization back to Arroya. This can only be accomplished by a small band of mercenary troops recruited from the races of humans, elves, and dwarves. As told in song only this band can destroy Xyphus, for as long as Xyphus lives, his minions shall roam and no peace will ever reign over the lands of Arroya. [ [http://apple2.org.za/gswv/a2zine/Docs/XyphusDocs.txt Apple Doc Online Manual] ]
Game description
The game begins with the creation of a party of four characters a mix of
Humans ,Dwarves ,Elves , fighters andmagic-users . These four adventurers must then explore the lands of Arroya battling a plethora ofmonsters ; which memorably include various races ofgoblins , variouslycanthropes , giantslugs , anthrodons, various demons and villainous leaders such as the tribalshaman Erse, the orcishhetman , the Demon Prince Erranugh and even a dreadedVampire . Through these battles the adventurers gaingold andexperience points which they can use to upgrade and purchase new magic, weapons and armour as they go. The characters need to gather Xyphoid amulets to cast magic spells and visit forts or trading posts in order to heal,level-up and/or purchase new items. The game consists of 6 scenarios including the final one where your adventurers head underground to face the Demon Lord Xyphus, himself.External links
* [http://graphicsmagician.com/polarware/moregame.htm Info on Penguin Software]
References
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