
Why? Well, the recipe is simple - all it takes is a tough, charismatic, macho character with a shotgun, set loose in a fantasy world to reclaim the throne which is rightfully his.

It spread like a virus, almost instantly. It's one of those games that were 'most wanted' at the time of their release. Keys must be often found to gain access to new areas.īlackthorne is a game that will always be remembered as a legend. Various types of bombs can be used to damage enemies, blow open doors, or destroy generations. His default weapon, a pump action shotgun, can be upgraded throughout the course of the game. Blackthorne fights enemies by shooting at them. It has certain similarities to Prince of Persia, being set in maze-like environments and focusing on exploration and occasional puzzle-solving. Now, twenty years later, Blackthorne is grown and must return to Tuul to free it from the clutches of Sarlac.īlackthorne is a platform action game played from a side-view with non-scrolling backgrounds. Blackthorne's father, the good King Vlaros, sent him to Earth just as his kingdom crumbled around him. The planet Tuul was a peaceful place, until the evil warrior Sarlac used the power of the Darkstone to take control. Super NES and Macintosh versions are also available. You'll need quick wits and quick reflexes to survive this title from Interplay's 1994 holiday lineup.

Played in standard platform fashion, Blackthorne also places a lot of emphasis on puzzle solving.

Armed with a shotgun and ready to wreak havoc, Kyle jumps, climbs, shoots, and demolishes his way through the levels. Face mutant beasts, hideous goblins, renegade human bandits, and a selection of other nasties that have enslaved his people. Travel through rain forests, caverns, underground complexes, and stranger locations. In Blackthorne, a horizontal and vertical scrolling platform game, take on the role of Kyle Blackthorne, returning to his home world to rid it of the evil forces that deposed his family.
