Elric

BTA-017

   
PUBLISHER: Psygnosis, Ltd. DEVELOPER: Haiku Studios
STYLE: Action RPG STATUS: Lost
PLAYERS: N/A PERIPHERALS: N/A

 
Description:
Drawing on the creations of fantasy writer Michael Moorcock, this is a pure beat ’em up action game based on combat and the use of magical runes. Elric is the leader of a declining empire, condemned by his gods to overthrow everything and everyone he likes.  Playing the part of Elric, you must successfully complete a number of different game levels, each one infested with monsters and traps. Your mission is to save your beloved Cymoril by bringing back the nine parts of the Cross of Chaos engraved on her coffin.  By reconstituting the cross, you will wake her from eternal sleep.  Working through nine different levels, you must battle a whole army of monsters and other obstacles.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Characters and locations based on Michael Moorcock’s universe
• Upgradeable sword and magical items
• Isometric real-time 3D backgrounds
• Impressive video effects during combat
• Extra-smooth animation and scrolling

POSITIONING STATEMENT
Based on the fantasy novels from Michael Moorcock, Elric is an action video game. It is a pure beat ’em up, based on combat and use of magic (runes).

Elric was due for release Winter 1997.  It never came to fruition.  It is not known why it never saw the day of light.

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