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Which character type determines the graphics and treasure pieces to collect in Ravenskull?
Which character type determines the graphics and treasure pieces to collect in Ravenskull?
What is the objective of Ravenskull?
What is the objective of Ravenskull?
What is the prize offered by Superior Software for completing all four levels without losing a life or using the jump facility in Ravenskull?
What is the prize offered by Superior Software for completing all four levels without losing a life or using the jump facility in Ravenskull?
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Overview of Ravenskull Video Game
- Ravenskull is a British graphic adventure video game released by Superior Software in 1986 for BBC Micro and Acorn Electron.
- The player can choose from four character types: Adventurer, Wizard, Warrior, or Elf, which determines the graphics and treasure pieces to collect.
- The objective is to enter Baron Strieg's Castle Ravenskull, retrieve a stolen silver crucifix, and defend the village of Austberg.
- The castle has four levels, each guarded by Ravenbees that move horizontally on a set course.
- To progress to the next level, the player must collect all treasure pieces and the crucifix quarter section.
- The game includes mini puzzles, inventory management, and hazards such as acid pools and poisonous plants.
- Superior Software held a competition with a cash prize for completing all four levels without losing a life or using the jump facility.
- Each level features different objects, including keys, magic scrolls, axes, spades, potions, and a bow with unlimited arrows to kill Ravenbees.
- The Catacombs level has a maze of poisonous plants and spiked discs, while The Bees Hive has a glass of wine that inverts character movement direction and a detonator to remove wall sections.
- The Time Shaft level has a cake that boosts health and permits pushing barrels, a bell that rings with no specific use, and a scroll and potion that speed up movement.
- The game was re-released in 1994 for Acorn Archimedes and in 1997 for Risc PC by ProAction.
- A revamped Windows version with new graphics and additional levels called "Castle Danube" was released in 2003 by Superior Interactive, but a mobile port never materialized.
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Test Your Knowledge of Ravenskull Video Game! Think you're a Ravenskull expert? Take this quiz and prove it! This quiz covers all aspects of the British graphic adventure video game, including the characters, levels, puzzles, hazards, and objects. Test your memory and see how much you remember about collecting treasure pieces, retrieving the stolen silver crucifix, and defending the village of Austberg. Don't forget the competition Superior Software held for completing all four levels without losing a life or using