Eldritch Force: A Lovecraftian Adventure Game for ZX Spectrum Next
| Name of the program: | Eldritch Force |
| Project website: | Purchase |
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| Supported languages: | English |
| Legal status: | In sales |
| Produced by: | Sunteam |
| Published by: | Sunteam |
| Authors: | Paul Weller (Coding, Release) |
| Publication year: | 2023 |
| Rating: | 4.20 |
| Uploaded by: | Xela, 21.10.2023 15:00 |
Eldritch Force is a Lovecraftian exploration game set in a mysterious town called Hydanford. The game revolves around the protagonist's quest to discover the Voidstone Talisman, an enigmatic artifact believed to have the power to open a gate from another reality. The journey is both a physical and psychological exploration, as the artifact's influence seeps into the protagonist's dreams and thoughts.
The gameplay is non-linear, with no combat or 'Game Over' scenarios. Players navigate through various rooms, interacting with objects like barrels and vending machines to uncover clues and gather pieces of the Talisman. The central eye on the interface reflects the player's state of mind, which changes with each strange occurrence encountered in the game.
As players progress, they collect items and parts of the Voidstone Talisman, displayed on the right side of the screen. The Diary area serves as a log for messages and discoveries. Depending on the choices and interactions, players can experience one of three different endings, adding replayability to the game.
Developed by Paul Weller and released in 2023 for the ZX Spectrum Next, Eldritch Force is a homage to classic exploration games. Its atmospheric setting and emphasis on mapping and discovery provide a unique experience for fans of the genre.
Releases
| Title | Year | Supported languages | Release type | Release by | Hardware | Times downloaded | Times played | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldritch Force | 2023 | English | Original | Paul Weller | | BIN file | Purchase |
Although dismissed by my peers, my study of the Voidstone Talisman - a curiously nebulous artifact - has not only led me to believe I have discovered its potential location, but also driven me to an uncontrollable desire to travel there in person and discover it for myself. It has been all I can think about for several months now, even invading my dreams; dreams of strange shapes in the mist, or eyes peering at me from the darkness. Although the mythology of the Talisman says it has a power to open a gate from another reality, I'm sure that this is just fanciful thinking, although I do not doubt that it has some sort of power over the mind. From my research I believe that it has been broken up into several tight-fitting pieces, and the last credible sighting of one of these was in Hydanford - a small, somewhat unheard of town to the north-east. This is where I am headed now, thankful for the night train that speeds me to the conclusion of my studies. Eldritch Force is a Lovecraftian game of exploration, suitable for those who like mapping. There is no action and no Game Over. Controls are Q A O P to move. M will interact - usually this will involve searching an object at the back wall in a screen (such as a barrel, cigarette vending machine, box or dustbin). The central eye indicates your state of mind. This will change with strange occurrences. Below and to the left are items that you have collected - what are they used for? To the right will show parts of the Voidstone Talisman. The Diary area is where messages will appear. Depending on certain factors, you may experience one of three different endings.
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| Xela | 4 | 03.03.2024 11:27 |
| x-vision | 5 | 17.02.2024 23:44 |
| GarryJ | 5 | 15.12.2023 23:23 |
| HEXdidn't... | 5 | 13.11.2023 15:10 |
| Grongy | 5 | 28.10.2023 10:45 |
| creator | 5 | 22.10.2023 03:17 |