| Genre: | Unknown Genre Type |
| Publisher: | Ricochet |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | BBC Model B & BBC/Electron |
| Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st October 1987 |
| Original Release Price: | £1.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | David Wainwright & David Wainwright |
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Gisburne's Castle
A&B Computing
1st June 1985
Arcade game fans will find the action rather slow and monotonous. Adventurers will object to all the shoot-'em-up requirements. Read Review
A&B Computing
1st November 1987
We've been here many times before... Searching a castle, picking up and using objects and solving puzzles until you can rescue Maid Marion. Yawn. Read Review
Big K
21st September 1984
There's far too little happening to warrant any claim to honest arcadia and as an adventure it's a complete non-starter. Read Review
The Micro User
1st October 1987
I find Gisburne's Castle addictive and excellent value for money - for arcade adventure freaks. Read Review
Full Instructions
Gisburne's Castle
Guy of Gisburne, treacherous henchman of the Sheriff of Nottingham, has captured Maid Marion. In his heavily-defended castle, he holds her as bait! Become Robin of Foxley the hooded man on a mission of rescue - and vengeance, in this outstanding blend of arcade action and the challenge of adventure.
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, : - Up, ? - Down, RETURN - Shoot Arrow
P - Pick up object, SHIFT - Change object held in hand
With object held in hand:
T - Throw, U - Use, D - Drop
H - Pause, ESCAPE - Quit, 0 - Mystery!
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Tape: CHAIN"" (RETURN)
Disk: Hold SHIFT and tap BREAK
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Gisburne's Castle suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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The 1 most recent sales for this item are as follows:
| Date Sold | Price Sold For | As Part Of Bundle | By User |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th December 2022 | £1.99 | No | dave_e |
