VoxOdyssey | Retro and Classic Consoles | ColecoVision | Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress
Developed by Activision and Telegames, explore over 20 castles, evade demons, and recover the lost crown.
General Information
Developer - Activision
Publisher - Activision, Telegames
Release - 1985
Platform - ColecoVision
Genre - Adventure, Action-Adventure
Number of players - 1P / 2P (alternating)
D : CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A.
P: PlayWay S.A.
G: Simulation, Stealth, Crime, Action, Singleplayer, Adventure, First-Person
R: 4 Oct, 2023
Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress is a richly detailed adventure game for the ColecoVision home console, developed by Activision and released by Telegames.
Set in a mythical landscape inspired by ancient Spanish fortresses, the game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and strategic resource management across a network of dangerous strongholds.
You play as an intrepid explorer seeking to reach the fabled fortress of Alcazar—a towering three-story stronghold rumored to house a legendary crown and untold riches. To reach Alcazar, players must traverse a countryside filled with over 20 individual castles, each with unique layouts, hidden items, and deadly traps. These two-story fortresses are home to mythical creatures such as fire-breathing griffins, saber-wielding guards, and other perilous foes.
The game features a strategic overworld map, providing a top-down view of the entire region, including your location, nearby castles, and potential paths to Alcazar. Each castle you enter requires exploration and item collection. Essential tools such as a gun, rope, raw meat, raft, or water must be discovered and used appropriately to progress deeper into the game.
Every castle is guarded by a main demon that protects the valuable item inside. Defeating or bypassing these guardians demands both quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Clues—both visual and audio—are scattered throughout, requiring players to stay alert and solve environmental puzzles in order to survive.
Combining action, exploration, and immersive storytelling, Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress stands out as one of the more complex and atmospheric titles in the ColecoVision library. With hundreds of rooms to explore, a layered castle system, and a final objective rooted in legend, the game offers a rewarding experience for fans of classic adventure gaming.
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