Tower of Despair is an adventure, released 31 December 1984 on Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
What Tower of Despair is
Tower of Despair was released in 1984. It was published by Games Workshop. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Malmor, the Demonlord of Darkness has attempted to overthrow the land of Aelandor many times from the Tower of Despair but many times he has been defeated. In his last defeat, Malmor was sent to the Planes of Limbo by the Council of Wizards thus the believe this was the last time he would rise. But alas no, Malmor has found the artifact, The Ring of Skulls and escaped Limbo and returned to his tower. To make matters worse he has summoned a Hellgaunt to be his servant. This will surely be the last the people of Aelandor can fight and defeat the Demonlord of Darkness. You have been tasked by the Council of Wizards to go to the Tower of Despair and defeat Malmor and use the Gold and Silver…
How it plays
It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Tower of Despair launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Karateka.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Karateka.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Tower of Despair — frequently asked questions
When did Tower of Despair come out?
Tower of Despair was released on 31 December 1984 for Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
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