1993 Mindcraft
Platform: PC DOS
A short entry for a title called Gryphon Masters, due for release by Mindcraft and highlighted by Andreas Wirooks and spotted in various upcoming text files in Mindcraft’s other games. A description for the game was given as follows:
Bryn cannot rest in peace; his eternal slumber is corrupted with the curse of the undead. Once again, he walks the realm of the living – a dark, barbaric world where pagan curses and human sacrifice weave into the lives of all. Iron prisons pulsate with the souls of the damned, and angry gods prowl the earth and sea. Tortured, he must solve the enigma of his twisted fate and return to the solace of the grave, or dwell in eternal pain amongst the living.
From the annals of Celtic mythology rises a new innovation in role-playing. Months of detailed research, and intensive “imagineering” have gone into the creation of The Gryphon Masters! Enter a dimension unlike any fantasy game before, where mere “dragons” and “orcs” are eclipsed by the majesty and power of the warrior goddesses, hybrid monsters, and other fantastic beings of Celtic lore. With its dynamic approach to fantasy adventuring, The Gryphon Masters will usher in the evolution of the PC fantasy game realm.
KEY FEATURES
- 3-D Isometric perspective adds a refreshing dimension of play.
- Mount the winged Gryphons and engage your enemies in aerial combat!
- Interact with host of unique personalities, and form your own multi-character party.
- Adventure-styled puzzles challenge your wits and will!
- Engage a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology.
- Simple point and click interface.
- “No Hit Points” damage system is dramatic, specific, and deadly!
- Professionally scripted for mature fantasy RPG enthusiasts.
- 32-bit engine drives a world of incredible richness and detail.
SPECS
- Category: Fantasy Role Playing
- No. of Users: 1
- Input Devices: Mouse Required
- Sound Devices: Adlib/Sound Blaster/PC Speaker
- Graphics Support: VGA
- RAM & HD Memory Req.:4 MB. & 25 MB. HD
- Other Req.:386 33MHZ, Microsoft Mouse
- Recommended:486 IBM PC or Compatible
Not much else is known at this stage. We have included downloads of the descriptions that were found with other games and hope to learn more soon. Were they ever finished or even started?
If you know anything more, please do get in touch.
With thanks to Andreas Wirooks for flagging up and his research.
