Inspired by the novel The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, Auryn Quest combines 3D adventure and puzzle-solving with arcade "jump and run" sequences, but without any shooting or violence.
Your hero, Atreyu, must find the magic Auryn and restore Fantasia its power before it is destroyed by The Nothing. Beginning at the Temple of a Thousand Doors, Atreyu will explore six richly detailed worlds during his quest, each with its own challenges and puzzles. The difficulty of the arcade elements increases as the player advances through the levels.
The Temple is the hub from which you will access the six worlds.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The traditional "save game" is eschewed for a "lose ALL progress if you quit" system. Get ready for a lot of load screens.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
This teleporter leads to an "in game" world which magically defies all my screenshot utilities.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Mountain of Destiny is the first level. A wizard will ask you to find his brothers before opening the portal to the next level.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
These stairs seem to lead nowhere.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
A cavern with its own raincloud.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Shifting platforms. The first of many frustrations to come.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The portal opens. A save checkpoint glow is near the center while a teleport portal is off to the left.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The portal leads to level two; Gaya's Lava Dungeon.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Gaya's hanging out under the brew you landed in and ruined.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The gremlin looking Gaya needs you to fix his brew.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
There's actually some really neat platforms in this level.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Moving across thin beams atop a lava stream.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
This cavern is filled with sharp pointy bits.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Beware the giant blade that will clip you at the knees in this section.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
All the gears are spinning. The best way down there and back may be the burn off scaffolding to the left.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Activated levers will lower new platforms from which you can access new areas.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Making leaps of faith,
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
An eerie mist fills the cavern floor.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
A cavern submerged. Remember that you can't swim.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The portal to the next level is open. What a beautiful scene.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Inside the submerged cavern of level three, The Singing Trees Country.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
A lever is missing. Guess what you should do.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Activated musical columns.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Is this a singing tree? No it's just a Bark Troll.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Looking down the ice shaft. Spikes at the end? Nice touch.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
These guys need to be fed before they'll help you out.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The carved corridor leading to level four.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The witch at the Wandering Mountain claims to know where an Auryn can be found.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Inside the witch's hut. What that in the cage? And is that a sandwich on the table?
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Yes you do need to get up on top of those platforms floating about.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Halfway up the platforms. A good frame-rate is a must!
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Falling in the witch's brew leads you to The Urwerk. A quasi-level that looks like a Fritz Lang movie.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Things are eerie in here.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
A view of the final room of the urwerk. It's really tough to traverse those bell-like platforms on the left as they close on you.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The final level is The Labyrinth of Time. You've gotta collect all fifty Auryn's here.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Swinging blades again!
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
Those curved rib like things are spinning around. Looks a little tougher now doesn't it?
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
The final portal... if you've got all the Auryn's.
(Windows)
from mobygames.com
