A sorcerer in a dangerous world, flying over chasms and magic as the only weapon against dark forces — Sorcery is an action-adventure that on the Amstrad CPC joins platform gameplay with the atmosphere of a fantasy adventure. It's a title for players who like it when action is coupled with the exploration of a distinctively designed world.
The gameplay builds on movement through rugged locations in which you face enemies, search for items and gradually open the way forward for yourself. The mix of action and discovery was typical of 8-bit fantasy games and gave them a depth beyond a mere „get to the goal.“ There's room here for getting your bearings in the world, collecting what you need and gradually uncovering where the next step leads.
Visually Sorcery benefits from what the CPC could offer — from a more colorful image that could lend the fantasy environment mood and character. The atmosphere of a mysterious world steeped in magic is among the main draws of such titles and underscores the feeling that you're moving through a sorcerer's adventure.
Without straying into unfounded claims, Sorcery fits well into the context of the 8-bit era, when fantasy action-adventures were among the beloved genres. Players sought out titles that combined challenge, atmosphere and a world worth exploring — and it's precisely these elements this game offers.
Today Sorcery is a fitting tip for anyone who wants to taste fantasy action as delivered by the Amstrad CPC. If you're drawn to the combination of magic, combat and discovery in a colorful 8-bit world, it's worth giving it a chance.
Why play it: For an atmospheric fantasy action-adventure where magic, combat and world exploration hold together in a colorful 8-bit coat.
Game 12 of 26 for Amstrad CPC
