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Avenger (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

Find the stolen Scrolls of Kettsuin and avenge your father's death in this top-down action game set in the world of the Way of the Tiger gamebook series, originally released in 1986. Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Developer
Gremlin Graphics
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
February 7, 2023
3 years and 222 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1986 for home computers, Avenger returned to the fantasy land of Orb, setting of the Way of the Tiger gamebook series and the previous videogame of the same name. Players once again took on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, fighting to avenge the death of his foster-father at the hands of Yaemon, the Grand Master of Flame. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Gameplay

You must find the stolen Scrolls of Kettsuin and avenge your father's death. Make your way into Quench Heart Keep, finding keys to allow your passage, and kill the powerful guardians. You can call on the power of the God Kwon to replenish your health, but be warned - Kwon's temper is short and you may anger him!


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options

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