In the Walls of Eryx
Stranded on Venus, Kenton must survive its hostile plants and creatures while finding a route through an invisible maze. Inspired by Lovecraft and Sterling, this exploration adventure is converted to SAM Coupé Mode 1.
Downloads
Starting and controls
Mount the MGT file and use the SAM Coupé disk boot procedure; the AUTO loader leads to the original menu.
Q/A/O/P: movement; SPACE: action. See the original menu for alternatives.
The BASIC loader can be interrupted with BREAK.
Compatibility notes
Early room transitions, deaths and restart were verified. The SAA conversion retains all three voices, but noise, timbre and the lowest tones differ from AY sound. Full-game completion and physical hardware were not verified.
Technical notes and measured limitations
Credits
Kevin McGrory (Monster's Legs / Arkham House) — Game
H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling — Story inspiration
AGDx / Arcade Game Designer — Engine
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