Computer Gamer


Henry's Hoard

Publisher: Alternative
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Computer Gamer #24

Henry's Hoard

The ultimate treasure - the Golden Hoard is rumoured to be hidden somewhere deep within Bloodgore Castle. As a particularly greedy gnome, Henry is naturally keen to get his sticky little claws into it. In order to do this, he must first cross some fifty rooms collecting over two hundred treasures en route.

Starting off in his own home, by no means a particularly friendly place in itself, Henry must encounter some pretty mean dwarves and elves if he is to succeed in his quest. Some areas of the castle are so mean that the programmers deemed it necessary to supplement the initial supply of ive lives as soon as Henry reaches them. The objects to be collected include swords and axes, usually three or four on each screen.

Henry's Hoard is a very ordinary platform game. Nothing more difficult than left, right and jump to contend with. Graphics are small - Manic Miner-sized. What more is there to say?