Shades is an adventure, released 31 December 1985 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Shades is
Shades was released in 1985. It was published by Durell Software. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A curse has fallen on the island of Arulan called Shades and it causes people to vanish and reappear elsewhere. Whatever brought the curse also brought monsters and traps making the island a dangerous place to be. You play a hero determined to find out the truth and rid the island of the curse, monsters and traps, and make the island the lovely place it used to be. You can attempt this quest solo or you can allow three other players to attempt the quest as well, each taking it in turns at various points. Three skill levels can also be picked. Shades is a flick-screen arcade adventure where each screen is viewed from an elevated angle as you explore the island. You are armed with a sword (a…
How it plays
Its themes are action and fantasy.
What it launched against
Shades launched on 31 December 1985, within three weeks of Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter and Mercenary.
Released around the same time: Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter, Mercenary.
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Quick answers
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When did Shades come out?
Shades was released on 31 December 1985 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.
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