The Sacred Armour Of Antiriad
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The Sacred Armour of Antiriad – C64 Sci-Fi Adventuring with Big Box Energy
️ The Sacred Armour of Antiriad (1986) – Commodore 64 Post-Apocalyptic Action Adventure Released in 1986 by Palace Software, The Sacred Armour of Antiriad is a landmark action-adventure on the Commodore 64, blending exploration, combat, and progression in a way that was ahead of its time. Set in a distant post-apocalyptic future, the game casts you as Tal, a lone warrior facing an alien threat that has devastated the world. Progression is driven by exploration across interconnected environments, with access to new areas tied directly to abilities gained along the way. Central to this is the legendary Antiriad battlesuit, which grants Tal the power to fly, survive radiation zones, and engage enemies more effectively. Recovering and upgrading the suit transforms both movement and combat, encouraging careful backtracking and discovery. Energy management plays a key role, as both Tal and the armour draw from limited reserves.
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️ The Sacred Armour of Antiriad (1986) – Commodore 64 Post-Apocalyptic Action Adventure Released in 1986 by Palace Software, The Sacred Armour of Antiriad is a landmark action-adventure on the Commodore 64, blending exploration, combat, and progression in a way that was ahead of its time. Set in a distant post-apocalyptic future, the game casts you as Tal, a lone warrior facing an alien threat that has devastated the world. Progression is driven by exploration across interconnected environments, with access to new areas tied directly to abilities gained along the way. Central to this is the legendary Antiriad battlesuit, which grants Tal the power to fly, survive radiation zones, and engage enemies more effectively. Recovering and upgrading the suit transforms both movement and combat, encouraging careful backtracking and discovery. Energy management plays a key role, as both Tal and the armour draw from limited reserves.
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Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 89% · range 80–100%
Commodore User
Reviewed by Chris Cain. Palace Software full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Silverbird budget release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Marie Currie. Palace Software full-price release
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Your Computer
Reviewed by Palace Software full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gary Penn, Julian Rignall & Richard Eddy. Palace Software full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gordon Houghton. Silverbird budget release
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