Dragonstone

STORY / GAMEPLAY
Cut a path through Agon's demonic hordes and explore vast, forgotten lands, as you play the hero in this fantasy role playing set in a top down, multi-directional perspective across seven extensive levels. Well, there is not much to say about its story, as there are almost no details about it (even in the game's manual!) Starting off in a woodland, you control a brave warrior armed with a sword. There are several puzzles to solve and in order to do that you have to visit several places and get information from people or even buy, sell or offer items. There is an inventory menu in which you can interact with the items found. Along your way you can find gold to use for your exchanges. OK, the puzzle elements does add much to the game but you can never have too much action. Irritating creatures such as goblins and orcs chase you all over the place. Surely the monsters are easy enough to kill but it is inevitable that they will hit you at some point and eventually drain your energy and although there are only about 10 different types of monsters in the entire game, this iteration makes the game extremely frustrating and a lot less enjoyable.

GRAPHICS / SOUND
The game's visuals are of good quality and eye pleasing. Each level is nicely designed with some cool details. Areas like the woodlands, the village and the castle are beautifully detailed with plush vegetation, chatty villagers, mysterious magicians, sparkling ponds and rivers. The sprites are nicely detailed with smooth animations and isometric level scrolling. The sound is great with its great introductory medieval-style tune and its variety of sampled sound effects during gameplay.