RPG Dungeon Crawler Game 'Gothik' (1987)

'Gothik' is a top-down dungeon crawler game released in 1987 for the Amstrad CPC, Sinclair Spectrum, and Commodore 64/128. Designed by Paul Hutchinson, the game immerses players in a fantasy world where they must rescue a druid named Hasrinaxx. The druid has been captured and his body divided into six parts by an evil lord, and players must recover these parts to revive him.

The storyline unfolds in a land north of Belom, once peaceful but now under the rule of a dark lord. Players assume the role of a young warrior who is called to liberate the land by defeating the lord’s minions and reuniting the druid's body. The game offers a choice between two characters: Olga, a heroine skilled in magic, and Olf, a hero proficient in combat.

As players navigate through the castle’s towers, they encounter various potions that offer temporary enhancements or hindrances. These include increasing combat strength, replenishing magic, or even causing dizziness. The game challenges players to strategically use these potions to advance through levels guarded by powerful demons.

'Gothik' also features a variety of items and magical relics such as arrows, firestorms, and shields. Players must carefully manage their resources and use relics like the Cloak of Disguise to outsmart enemies. The game’s objective is to resurrect the druid and defeat the evil lord, restoring peace to the land.