Lurid Land
Lurid Land is a 1997 puzzle-platform game developed by Illusion Softworks.[4]
| Lurid Land[1] | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Illusion Softworks |
| Publisher(s) | Abadion Arts |
| Programmer(s) | Michal Bačík |
| Artist(s) | Peter Kubek[2] |
| Composer(s) | Ondřej Matějka[2] |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Windows[3] |
| Release | 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle-platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Plot
The game is set within a kingdom named Agalonhia, which has been overtaken by an evil wizard named Cirilleus. The player takes the role of one of two wizards, either Limbollo or Rupitto, who set out on a journey to defeat Cirilleus and free the country.[5]
Gameplay
The objective of each of the time-limited levels is for the player to save all prisoners and open doors to the next level. In addition, the player has to avoid enemies that try to catch them.[6] Various mechanisms such as ladders can be manipulated in order to complete each of the 60 levels, which are set in different environments such as a castle, forest, or cave. While predominantly a single-player title, the game can also be played in cooperative or competitive multiplayer mode.[5]
Reception
Lukáš Erben of Score magazine gave Lurid Land a score of 70%. He praised the gameplay and technical execution, while criticizing the multiplayer mode.[6] Riki magazine also gave the title 70%, praising the gameplay and music, while criticizing its 2D graphics.[5]
References
- "České logické a akční hry". iDNES.cz. 21 September 1999. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- "Lurid Land". www.databaze-her.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- "Herní karty - od E do L". ceskehry.wz.cz. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- "České a slovenské hry pod koly času". Games.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- "Lurid Land". Riki. 32 (6/1998): 33. 5 June 1996. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- Erben, Lukáš (1 June 1997). "Lurid Land". Score. 42 (6/1997): 91. Retrieved 31 March 2018.