Thunder Castle is an arcade developed by Mattel Electronics, released 1 February 1984 on Intellivision.
What Thunder Castle is
Thunder Castle is an arcade game developed by Mattel Electronics and released in 1984. It was published by INTV Corporation. It is available on Intellivision only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In this medieval fantasy game, players take control of a brave knight as he sets out on a quest of treasure hunting and survival. The quest takes the knight into three different realms of danger, each with its own challenges, and an ever changing maze which they must navigate through. The quest is broken down into these challenges: Forest - The Knight must confront three dragons, each one more difficult than the last. Along the way, an enchanted bat will give him the strength to overcome the danger. Castle - The Knight must overcome six wizards, his only aid being a mouse that will generally try to avoid capture. Dungeon - A randomly appearing skull is the only defense against the nine…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Thunder Castle launched on 1 February 1984, within three weeks of Boulder Dash and Punch-Out!!.
Released around the same time: Boulder Dash, Punch-Out!!.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Thunder Castle — frequently asked questions
When did Thunder Castle come out?
Thunder Castle was released on 1 February 1984 for Intellivision.
Does Thunder Castle have multiplayer?
Yes. Thunder Castle supports multiplayer.
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