Gift from the Gods is an adventure developed by Denton Designs, released 2 January 1985 on PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
What Gift from the Gods is
Gift from the Gods is an adventure game developed by Denton Designs and released in 1985. It was published by Ocean Software. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Orestes must fulfill his destiny by trial in the Labyrinth beneath the palace and find the solution to the puzzle, or perish in the attempt. The interconnecting chambers were created by the gods to punish errant mortals and hidden in 16 special rooms are objects known as Euclidian shapes, geometric designs based on triangles, circles and squares; six of which, when positioned correctly in the Guardian's chamber reveal the exit and success. This chamber however is home of the Demi-Gods who use their power of illusion to prevent discovery of the shapes - Orestes must be wary of this deceit! To assist our Hero in his search the Gods have revealed the solution to Electra imprisoned beneath the…
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
Gift from the Gods launched on 2 January 1985, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Balloon Fight.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Balloon Fight.
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When did Gift from the Gods come out?
Gift from the Gods was released on 2 January 1985 for PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
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