| The Seven Gates of Jambala | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Thalion Software |
| Publisher(s) | Grandslam Entertainments |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST, Amiga CD32 |
| Release | 1989 (Amiga, ST)
[1] 1994 (CD32) |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Seven Gates of Jambala is a 1989 platform video game developed by Thalion Software and published by Grandslam Entertainments for the Amiga and Atari ST. An Amiga CD32 port was released in 1994. [2] 8-bit ports for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum were cancelled. [3]
Gameplay
Dravion is a student of an old wizard. During a casting of a spell, Dravion is accidentally sent to the realm of Jambala. In order to escape the magical world, he must find the Great Wand that is made up of seven pieces. [4] Each piece is found in one of the seven cities that takes the shape of a horizontally scrolling level. At the beginning Dravion can only throw pixie dust but later learns bigger and better spells. [5] [3] Gold that is found throughout the levels can be used to buy items and information from merchants. Level entrances (the titular gates) are guarded by boss monsters. [5]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| ACE | 604/1000 (ST) [3] |
| Aktueller Software Markt | 9/12 (Amiga, ST)
[6] 6/12 (CD32) [2] |
| Amiga Format | 79% [4] |
| Computer and Video Games | 71% (ST) [7] |
| ST Action | 66% [5] |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 71% (Amiga, ST) [8] |
Computer and Video Games summarized: "[...] this is a playable, addictive game which, although looking only average, has loads of super music and goodies of all-important addictive qualities." [7] Amiga Format called it "a slick and well polished game with small but well-defined sprites, haunting soundtracks and impressive presentation screens." [4] The Games Machine said that "[a]lthough the visuals and aurals of The Seven Gates of Jambala are good, gameplay is less than compelling." [8] ST Action concluded: "Seven Gates of Jambala is a standard platform romp that's been polished near to perfection." [5] ACE liked the graphics and sound but found the gameplay lacking. [3] Aktueller Software Markt reviewed the CD32 version and thought the controls felt bad. [2]
References
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"Game disk 1 (Atari ST)". The Seven Gates of Jambala.
© 1989 Grandslam Entertainments Ltd. / Thalion GmbH
- ^ a b c "Amiga in Scheiben - The Seven Gates of Jambala" (PDF). Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 9, no. 4/94. Tronic-Verlag. April 1994. p. 88.
- ^ a b c d Hamza, Kati (April 1990). "Screentest - The Seven Gates of Jambala". ACE. No. 31. EMAP. p. 80.
- ^ a b c Evans, Matt (March 1990). "Screenplay - Seven Gates of Jambala". Amiga Format. No. 8. Future plc. p. 38.
- ^ a b c d "Reviews - Seven Gates of Jambala". ST Action. No. 21. Gollner Publishing. January 1990. p. 44.
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^ Mühl, Ulrich (January 1990).
"Action Games - Keine Hexerei?" (PDF).
Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 5, no. 1/90. Tronic-Verlag. p. 44.
Preis/Leistung: 9/12
- ^ a b Rand, Paul (January 1990). "Review - Seven Gates of Jambala". Computer and Video Games. No. 98. Future plc. p. 44.
- ^ a b Lapworth, Warren (March 1990). "Reviews - The Seven Gates of Jambala". The Games Machine. No. 28. Newsfield Publications. p. 52.
External links
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at MobyGames
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at Amiga Hall of Light
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at Atari Mania
- 1989 video games
- Amiga games
- Amiga CD32 games
- Atari ST games
- Cancelled Amstrad CPC games
- Cancelled Commodore 64 games
- Cancelled ZX Spectrum games
- Fantasy video games
- Grandslam Interactive games
- Side-scrolling platformers
- Single-player video games
- Thalion Software games
- Video games developed in Germany
| The Seven Gates of Jambala | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Developer(s) | Thalion Software |
| Publisher(s) | Grandslam Entertainments |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST, Amiga CD32 |
| Release | 1989 (Amiga, ST)
[1] 1994 (CD32) |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Seven Gates of Jambala is a 1989 platform video game developed by Thalion Software and published by Grandslam Entertainments for the Amiga and Atari ST. An Amiga CD32 port was released in 1994. [2] 8-bit ports for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum were cancelled. [3]
Gameplay
Dravion is a student of an old wizard. During a casting of a spell, Dravion is accidentally sent to the realm of Jambala. In order to escape the magical world, he must find the Great Wand that is made up of seven pieces. [4] Each piece is found in one of the seven cities that takes the shape of a horizontally scrolling level. At the beginning Dravion can only throw pixie dust but later learns bigger and better spells. [5] [3] Gold that is found throughout the levels can be used to buy items and information from merchants. Level entrances (the titular gates) are guarded by boss monsters. [5]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| ACE | 604/1000 (ST) [3] |
| Aktueller Software Markt | 9/12 (Amiga, ST)
[6] 6/12 (CD32) [2] |
| Amiga Format | 79% [4] |
| Computer and Video Games | 71% (ST) [7] |
| ST Action | 66% [5] |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 71% (Amiga, ST) [8] |
Computer and Video Games summarized: "[...] this is a playable, addictive game which, although looking only average, has loads of super music and goodies of all-important addictive qualities." [7] Amiga Format called it "a slick and well polished game with small but well-defined sprites, haunting soundtracks and impressive presentation screens." [4] The Games Machine said that "[a]lthough the visuals and aurals of The Seven Gates of Jambala are good, gameplay is less than compelling." [8] ST Action concluded: "Seven Gates of Jambala is a standard platform romp that's been polished near to perfection." [5] ACE liked the graphics and sound but found the gameplay lacking. [3] Aktueller Software Markt reviewed the CD32 version and thought the controls felt bad. [2]
References
-
^
"Game disk 1 (Atari ST)". The Seven Gates of Jambala.
© 1989 Grandslam Entertainments Ltd. / Thalion GmbH
- ^ a b c "Amiga in Scheiben - The Seven Gates of Jambala" (PDF). Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 9, no. 4/94. Tronic-Verlag. April 1994. p. 88.
- ^ a b c d Hamza, Kati (April 1990). "Screentest - The Seven Gates of Jambala". ACE. No. 31. EMAP. p. 80.
- ^ a b c Evans, Matt (March 1990). "Screenplay - Seven Gates of Jambala". Amiga Format. No. 8. Future plc. p. 38.
- ^ a b c d "Reviews - Seven Gates of Jambala". ST Action. No. 21. Gollner Publishing. January 1990. p. 44.
-
^ Mühl, Ulrich (January 1990).
"Action Games - Keine Hexerei?" (PDF).
Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 5, no. 1/90. Tronic-Verlag. p. 44.
Preis/Leistung: 9/12
- ^ a b Rand, Paul (January 1990). "Review - Seven Gates of Jambala". Computer and Video Games. No. 98. Future plc. p. 44.
- ^ a b Lapworth, Warren (March 1990). "Reviews - The Seven Gates of Jambala". The Games Machine. No. 28. Newsfield Publications. p. 52.
External links
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at MobyGames
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at Amiga Hall of Light
- The Seven Gates of Jambala at Atari Mania
- 1989 video games
- Amiga games
- Amiga CD32 games
- Atari ST games
- Cancelled Amstrad CPC games
- Cancelled Commodore 64 games
- Cancelled ZX Spectrum games
- Fantasy video games
- Grandslam Interactive games
- Side-scrolling platformers
- Single-player video games
- Thalion Software games
- Video games developed in Germany