Below the Root
Below the Root is a platform adventure game with a fantasy theme developed by Dale Disharoon and published by Windham Classics for the Commodore 64, Apple II, and PC Booter in 1984. 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 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
Media
Box Art
This same box art was used for the Commodore 64, Apple II, and PC Booter covers. The painting of the giant tree city with a dark underground certainly inspires the imagination.
Documentation
Game manual for all platforms.
Map that came with the game.
Maps
Commodore 64 map with objects.
Commodore 64 map with rooms.
Commodore 64 graphic sheet.
Commodore 64 sprite sheet.
