Myth: History In The Making
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Myth: History in the Making – Greek, Norse AND Egyptian Legends in One C64 Game
️ MYTH: History in the Making (1989) – Commodore 64 Epic Mythology Action Platformer Released in 1989 by System 3 for the Commodore 64, MYTH: History in the Making is an ambitious side-scrolling action platformer that blends modern storytelling with ancient legend. You play a present-day teenager thrown through time into the “Time of Legends,” where restoring balance means confronting gods, monsters, and the Dark Angel of Time himself. Gameplay spans a series of large, varied levels inspired by Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. You explore locations such as Hades, Asgard, and the Valley of the Kings, combining precise platforming with combat and item-based puzzles that directly reference their mythological roots. Progress often depends on using the right artefact in the right place, rewarding observation and experimentation. The game makes striking use of the C64’s capabilities, with detailed environments, smooth character animation, and a strong sense of scale.
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️ MYTH: History in the Making (1989) – Commodore 64 Epic Mythology Action Platformer Released in 1989 by System 3 for the Commodore 64, MYTH: History in the Making is an ambitious side-scrolling action platformer that blends modern storytelling with ancient legend. You play a present-day teenager thrown through time into the “Time of Legends,” where restoring balance means confronting gods, monsters, and the Dark Angel of Time himself. Gameplay spans a series of large, varied levels inspired by Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. You explore locations such as Hades, Asgard, and the Valley of the Kings, combining precise platforming with combat and item-based puzzles that directly reference their mythological roots. Progress often depends on using the right artefact in the right place, rewarding observation and experimentation. The game makes striking use of the C64’s capabilities, with detailed environments, smooth character animation, and a strong sense of scale.
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Magazine Reviews · 13
Contemporary average 88% · range 64–94%
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Reviewed by Laurence Scotford. System 3 full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mark Patterson. System 3 full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Pontus Lindberg. System 3 full-price release
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Games Machine
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Ashley Cotter-Cains. System 3 full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Rik Henderson. System 3 full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Paul Glancey. US Gold full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Phil King, Robin Hogg & Stuart Wynne. System 3 full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Ian Osborne. Kixx budget release
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Zzap!64
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