ArchonDS

ArchonDS
General
Author	eXdreAm (Wiese)
Type	Strategy
Version	0.4
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2007/10/27
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ArchonDS is a remake of the original game from 1983 (Atari ST) with new graphics. It is a strategy action game, the battle of light vs. dark.

User guide

It currently supports a 2 player mode (on a single DS). You can play in 4 different arenes and 4 characters:

• Archer vs Basilisk (Forrest).
• Wizard vs Basilisk (Desert).
• Archer vs Dragon (Swamp).
• Wizard vs Dragon (Snow).

The game is over when one side has no more units or conquered all five power-points.

Controls

Stylus or D-Pad - Select, Move character in the battle grid

A/B/Y/X - Move character in battle board (Player 2)

R/L - Attack

Start - Restart

Select - Change the arenes and characters

Screenshots

Online emulator

Can use gamepad or customise in the control settings.

Nintendo DS	Keyboard

Compatibility

Tested on Original R4DS (firmware 1.19).

Changelog

Version 0.4

• AI of the battlemode is implemented.

V0.3 2007/09/26

• Added 5 units (valkyrie, golem, troll, sorceres and djinn).
• Added battle and strategy HUD.
• Added gameflow: change between battle and strategy mode.
• Added unit indicator (touched unit is also selected).
• 2 player "hotseat"-mode playable with a limited number of units.
• Added 3D-text intro.
• Added game mode menu.

External links

• PAlib - http://palib.info/forum/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?forum=9&post_id=22018 (archived)