Archon is a strategy developed by Free Fall Associates, released 1 November 1983 on Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II and Atari 8-bit.
What Archon is
Archon is a strategy game developed by Free Fall Associates and released in 1983. It was published by Ariolasoft. It is available on Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, FM-7, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-8800 Series, Sharp X1 and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
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.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Archon launched on 1 November 1983, within three weeks of Lode Runner, Spy Hunter and Track & Field.
Released around the same time: Lode Runner, Spy Hunter, Track & Field.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Dlc
Remakes
Quick answers
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