Solstice: The Quest for the Staff of Demnos 1990
Developed by Software Creations
- Puzzle, Adventure, Action
"From Out of the Darkness... Shall Arise a Challenge To Your Wisdom" Join Shadax's quest as he searches through the deadly fortress of Kastlerock for the six pieces of the magical Staff of Demnos, in a brave attempt to save Princess Eleanor from the evil magician Morbius! Over 250 challenging rooms to explore. Brilliant 3-D graphics, music and sound effects. Powerful potions and magical keys. Fearless evil characters to defeat. Non-violent fun for the entire family!
PuzzleAdventureActionwizardslabyrinthlicensed gameNintendo Entertainment System
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Earnest, plot-driven, resolved and grave.
- earnestironic
- character-ledplot-driven
- resolvedopen-ended
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
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About the game
- Platforms
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developer
- Software Creations
- Publisher
- Software Creations, CSG Imagesoft, Epic/Sony Records, Nintendo
- Released
- July 1, 1990
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 4.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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