Game Details
Archon
Genres: Strategy, Tactical
Released on: PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, PC-8800 Series, FM-7, Sharp X1
Developer: Free Fall Associates
Publishers: Bullet-Proof Software , Ariolasoft , Electronic Arts
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Atari 8-bit | November 01, 1983 |
| Apple II | December 31, 1984 |
| Commodore C64/128/MAX | December 31, 1984 |
| DOS | December 31, 1984 |
| Amstrad CPC | December 31, 1985 |
| ZX Spectrum | December 31, 1985 |
| PC-8800 Series | June 01, 1986 |
| Sharp X1 | December 01, 1986 |
| Amiga | December 31, 1986 |
| Mac | December 31, 1986 |
| FM-7 | April 01, 1988 |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | October 22, 2010 |
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About:
Archon: The Light and the Dark was a game developed by Free Fall Associates which loosely modeled the game of Chess, with a number of additions to the gameplay. It was programmed by Anne Westfall, and released originally for Atari 8-bit computers in 1983. It was quickly ported to a number of different systems, and was well-received.
Story:
Archon is loosely based after the game of chess, but with the added trait that pieces do not simply kill other pieces-when an individual piece attempts to kill an opposing player's piece, a battle screen ensues, and a fight occurs. Generally, but not always-stronger pieces are able to overcome weaker pieces. Fights can also result in double-kills, where each piece involved in the battle is killed. Other additions to the game include special abilities held by certain pieces, as well as a Spellcaster piece, which acts as the leader of each side.