Master Of Magic
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Master of Magic – The C64 Dungeon Adventure with a Legendary Rob Hubbard Soundtrack
️ Master of Magic (1985) – Commodore 64 Fantasy Dungeon Action RPG Released in December 1985 by Richard Darling and published by Mastertronic under its M. A. D. label, Master of Magic is a fast-paced dungeon adventure that drops you into a dangerous high-fantasy world of spells, monsters, and maze-like peril. Transported by the mysterious Thelric, your unnamed hero must recover the legendary Amulet of Immortality before being trapped forever. Gameplay blends action-oriented role-playing with constant exploration. You navigate interconnected mazes while battling creatures such as skeletons, bats, and spiders, carefully managing health and magical energy as danger escalates. Progress depends on learning layouts, reacting quickly in combat, and making smart decisions under pressure. The screen layout is clean and functional, combining a live map, text messages, command options, and clear visual representations of enemies and items.
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️ Master of Magic (1985) – Commodore 64 Fantasy Dungeon Action RPG Released in December 1985 by Richard Darling and published by Mastertronic under its M. A. D. label, Master of Magic is a fast-paced dungeon adventure that drops you into a dangerous high-fantasy world of spells, monsters, and maze-like peril. Transported by the mysterious Thelric, your unnamed hero must recover the legendary Amulet of Immortality before being trapped forever. Gameplay blends action-oriented role-playing with constant exploration. You navigate interconnected mazes while battling creatures such as skeletons, bats, and spiders, carefully managing health and magical energy as danger escalates. Progress depends on learning layouts, reacting quickly in combat, and making smart decisions under pressure. The screen layout is clean and functional, combining a live map, text messages, command options, and clear visual representations of enemies and items.
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Magazine Reviews
Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 86% · range 60–100%
C&VG
Reviewed by Mastertronic budget release
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Commodore Horizons
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mike Pattenden. Mastertronic budget release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Gordon Hamlett. Mastertronic budget release
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Your Computer
Reviewed by Mastertronic budget release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Sean Masterson. Mastertronic budget release
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