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Shadowfax

Distributor: Postern Author: Mike Singleton and Sean Logan (ZX Spectrum version) Year: 1982 System: VIC 20, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC B (VIC 20 and Commodore 64 versions were distributed in the same package) Type: Action Distribution: Originally commercial, now PD Availability: Out of print, some versions downloadable (see below) Licensed: No

You are Gandalf. Ride Shadowfax into battle and zap the Black Riders, which come riding towards you in a never diminishing stream.

The animated horses in the game were actually based on one of Eadweard Muybridge's famous photographic series of a galloping horse from the 19th century.

Personal evaluation: Simple and with non-existing background and logic, still addictive and fun. Eat lightning bolts, you evil scum!!

Screen shots

Pictures from the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 versions.

Net resources

• Download the game (VIC 20 version)
• Download the game (BBC emulator image)
• Download the game (C64 emulator disk image)
• Download the game (ZX Spectrum emulator image)
• VIC 20 loading screen (must be run on real VIC or emulator)
• Screen shot (C64 version)
• An interview with Mike Singleton from Crash #14 has some comments on the game

See also

• War in Middle Earth