Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur

In this Infocom Graphic Interactive Fiction, you play the role of Arthur in search of the Excalibur sword, stolen by the evil King Lot. To aid you in your quest, you are assisted by Merlin who grants you the power to transform yourself into a variety of animals.

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Published By Infocom
Developed By Infocom
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The answer to this riddle is not "Rumpelstiltskin". (DOS) from mobygames.com
Hiding behind a rock, spotting a leprechaun. (DOS) from mobygames.com
Poor peasant needs help, time to earn some chivalry points! (DOS) from mobygames.com
We turn into an eel and explore the depths of the sea. (DOS) from mobygames.com
We turn into an owl and launch ourselves into the air. (DOS) from mobygames.com
We turn into a human and attract the attention of the local fauna. (DOS) from mobygames.com
Merlin's way to encourage young heroes. (DOS) from mobygames.com
Confronting the Black Knight. (DOS) from mobygames.com
Defeating the demon Nudd. (DOS) from mobygames.com
Finally, the Excalibur! (DOS) from mobygames.com
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Year of Release:
1989

Genre(s):
Interactive Fiction Traditional

Graphic Style:
2D

Camera View:
First-Person

Control Type:
Text Parser

Setting/Theme:
Fantasy

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