Linux users can use the wonderful LinApple. Mac users can choose between Virtual ][ (not free) and OpenEmulator (OpenSource). Which runs also the Apple II, II+ and IIe. One alternative for Windows is Agat Emulator, an emulator dedicated to the Agat (a Russian clone of the Apple II), The best emulator for Windows users is AppleWin, and OpenSource software which emulates the original Apple II, Apple II+, Apple IIe and some Russian clones. Thus, many emulators have been created and maintained over the years. Apple seemed to be the machine of original software at this time, & this is a game that deserves a look at least.The Apple II (sometimes written Apple ][) was a very popular machine in the 80s and the early 90s. A later game with the same characters was released a couple of years later called Grud's in Space, & was a Graphic Adventure.Ĭertainly a quality game for the time, & is playable for a time in short bursts. The game is original, though cannot say I have heard of it, although it comes form the well know Sirius Software. In fairness, considering when the game came out, this was the only real way to keep interest going, & must have been quite impressive on release. The game gets harder on the higher levels, mostly by the AI receiving far more reinforcements than you, which is more unfair than skillful. The game was most likely fun playing against friends, & holds your interest for awhile with the various maps & skill levels. Each game starts with you allocating your initial troops around the map, until all the provinces are allocated, & each player has one of the castles. The game involves the players finding three treasures in the various six castle on each map, whilst at the same time you are fighting the Gruds & other Human players. You can ask for help from the magician on occasion, who will supply a boat or an extra man, but also can give the province sent from to the Grud's & all the men, which can lead to real problems.Īttacking a province gets more irritating as you progress as each side only loses at most a man each turn, & asks you whether you want to carry on or stop each time. When they arrive in a province they block out how many troops are there for that go, & is irritating. There are various random creatures available such as the Specter, Troll, & Serpent though I found them more of a nuisance than a benefit to the game. There is also a problem in seeing what is happening in the black forest areas, though this might be a problem with the emulator, The sound is quite limited with only beeps & other simple sounds when something happens. The game allows six players, which means you can play against your friends for a more challenging game, with the AI taking over if there are less than six. This holds your interest longer, as you try to beat the game on a harder level & different map. There are a variety of four different maps to play, & eight skill levels which means the game caters for players of different skills. The AI plays according to the skill level chosen, & is more attacking at higher levels. The graphics are clear & colourful, & in most part do what they need to. The game is very easy to get into, with clear instructions, & is controlled by single key presses.
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