Ashkeron!

Ashkeron! is an interactive fiction video game developed by Dorset-based Texgate Computers and published by Mirrorsoft for the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum in 1985.

Gameplay

The player character is Stephen the Blacksmith who is set to recover five treasures from the castle of an evil wizard. The game has a graphic feature called "walk-thru" where screen pictures scroll in the direction the player travels. The game supports joystick control and has a randomising option where the objects appear in different places in each playthrough.

Reception

Computer Gamer said "Askeron isn't actually a bad game, just very average ". Home Computing Weekly called the game "complex, challenging and witty". Sinclair Programs called it " gripping game, excellent value for money". Sinclair User said " it doesn't have the detail which provides a compelling atmosphere". Your Spectrum said that "Ashkeron is well up to Mirrorsoft's usual standards".