Black Magic
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to…
Black Magic is an adventure developed by Action Software, released 31 December 1987 on Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Black Magic is
Black Magic is an adventure game developed by Action Software and released in 1987. It was published by Datasoft, Inc.. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Black Magic launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.
Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.
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