El Cid is an adventure developed by Dro Soft, released 31 December 1987 on Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
What El Cid is
El Cid is an adventure game developed by Dro Soft and released in 1987. It is available on Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In the eleventh century a parchment was left on the Earth. On it was inscribed a diabolical magic which could unchain the forces of evil and guarantee Satan's supremacy as the Prince of Darkness. Rodrigo Diaz, 'El Cid', a gallant knight, was aware of the terrible threat and vowed to find the spell and guard it until it could be neutralised by two men of prayer
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
El Cid 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.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Quick answers
El Cid — frequently asked questions
When did El Cid come out?
El Cid was released on 31 December 1987 for Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
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