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− | '''''Below the Root''''' is a platform adventure game with a fantasy theme developed by [[Dale Disharoon]] and published by [[Windham Classics]] in 1984 for the [[Commodore 64]], [[Apple II]], and [[PC Booter]]. The game is based on [[Zilpha Keatley Snyder]]'s book series, [[The Green-Sky Trilogy]]. It is an early pioneer of what would later be known as the [[Metroidvania]] genre, though it lacks most of the action elements. | + | '''''Below the Root''''' is a platform adventure game with a fantasy theme developed by [[Dale Disharoon]] and published by [[Windham Classics]] in 1984 for the [[Commodore 64]], [[Apple II]], and [[PC Booter]]. The game is based on [[Zilpha Keatley Snyder]]'s book series, ''[[The Green-Sky Trilogy]]''. It is an early pioneer of what would later be known as the [[Metroidvania]] genre, though it lacks most of the action elements. |
I heard about this game because it was listed as a major inspiration for ''[[Seiklus]]'', a game I really enjoyed. I looked up the game and found it to be pretty impressive looking, but I've never actually played it. | I heard about this game because it was listed as a major inspiration for ''[[Seiklus]]'', a game I really enjoyed. I looked up the game and found it to be pretty impressive looking, but I've never actually played it. |
Revision as of 15:59, 24 July 2019
Below the Root is a platform adventure game with a fantasy theme developed by Dale Disharoon and published by Windham Classics in 1984 for the Commodore 64, Apple II, and PC Booter. The game is based on Zilpha Keatley Snyder's book series, The Green-Sky Trilogy. It is an early pioneer of what would later be known as the Metroidvania genre, though it lacks most of the action elements.
I heard about this game because it was listed as a major inspiration for Seiklus, a game I really enjoyed. I looked up the game and found it to be pretty impressive looking, but I've never actually played it.
Status
I do not own this game and have never played it.
Review
- Overall: ?
- Best Version: Commodore 64
I haven't played this game enough to fairly review it.
Media
Box Art
Documentation
Maps
Videos
- youtube.com/watch?v=xdUBefQ1cT4 - C64 longplay.