Battlemaster (1990)

Personal Software Services

Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

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"Battlemaster is a fanatsy aracde adventure set in a world of myth and feudal strife. The land is in decay: isolated villages, towns and castles are divided by areas of chaotic monster-infested wilderness. Your task is to restore order by conquering the four kingdoms and handing their crowns to the Watcher who inhabits the Tower." The player decides which race … "Battlemaster is a fanatsy aracde adventure set in a world of myth and feudal strife. The land is in decay: isolated villages, towns and castles are divided by areas of chaotic monster-infested wilderness. Your task is to restore order by conquering the four kingdoms and handing their crowns to the Watcher who inhabits the Tower."

The player decides which race they want to play (Human, Orc, Dwarf or Elf) each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It is then a matter of clearing out areas of opponents and finding items to enhance your character's and companions abilities.

There are many traps to avoid and death is a constant in what most people would find a very tough game.

Gameplay for leader is action-oriented, with a menu that allows to Parley/Travel/Rally Troops, change formations or use items. The leader attacks with Melee and Projectile buttons. Some classes are more reliant on teammates than others. "Parley" allows you to buy (but not sell) items, or buy a Safe Pass (skip the area)
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Developers
Personal Software Services
Publishers
Arena Entertainment, Mirrorsoft
Genres
Adventure, Arcade, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Warfare
Also known as
Battle Master (Commonly used title)

Release dates

  • Sep 20, 1990 (North America) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
  • 1990 (Europe) Amiga, Atari ST/STE
  • 1991 (Europe) DOS
  • Nov 14, 2019 (North America) Linux
  • Nov 14, 2019 PC (Microsoft Windows)