cimerians Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Anyone ever play this game? or the various sequels and prequels? I remember playing it ages ago and I was just wondering if there is a "best" version out there? The nicest version I remember playing is the Temple of Apshai Trilogy. Also, is there an end to the game or are all versions pretty much the same thing? i.e. endless random dungeons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The only game of the Apshai series I ever played is Gateway to Apshai on the ColecoVision. It's one of my favorite games on the console. I've always wondered about the differences in features and gameplay between Temple of Apshai and Gateway to Apshai. Just to satisfy my curiosity, I'd welcome any comments from those who have played those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Anyone ever play this game? or the various sequels and prequels? I remember playing it ages ago and I was just wondering if there is a "best" version out there? The nicest version I remember playing is the Temple of Apshai Trilogy. Also, is there an end to the game or are all versions pretty much the same thing? i.e. endless random dungeons... Yes all the versions are pretty much the same thing. Temple of Apshai is the main module. There are two add on packs for it, but you need Temple to play them. In the first trilogy you have: Temple of Apshai Upper Reaches of Apshai Curse of Ra Later they made a sequel called Hellfire Warrior. It's basically the same game with a few tweaks. As with Temple of Apshai, you need Hellfire Warrior to play its two add ons. In this trilogy you have: Hellfire Warrior Danger in Dindisti Keys of Acheron Gateway to Apshai is a more action oriented version of Temple of Apshai. It really doesn't have anything to do with the two trilogies though. As for the best version, I'm not sure. The C64 is bound to have better graphics than the PC, Apple, and Atari versions, but I'm not sure if all the add ons were released for it. I know the Apple and Atari got all of them, but they're quite rare. I'd go with the Atari or Apple versions. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 To me, the C64 is the definitive version for any of the games in the series. I love Gateway to Asphai and Temple of Asphai!!!!! Those games ate up alot of my time on the C64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I loved the Apshai series - I still have the manual for the c64 game (Legend of Brian Hammerhand, anyone?). I liked the single adventurer setting - it was a nice change of pace from the many party-based RPGs. At the time, it also looked really good. It's been such a long time, though, I can't really say how well the games hold up. I never played Gateway to Apshai, though I've been keeping my eyes open for the A8 cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The C64 did get all three original Apshai episides, along with Gateway to Apshai AND Temple of Apshai Trilogy. The latter takes the three originals, puts them together in one package with improved graphics. Really like that edition. And yes, I do own all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Wow....thats cool info. I had no idea about some of the 'sequels'. Gateway to apshai was a lot of fun on the CV and I remember the trilogy on the C64. I remember the dragon and vampire in Gateway to Apshai being really tough. I'll have to track down some of the others. Seems this would be a cool Xbox live or WII VC console game. I actually saw a bunch of the games on ebay just doing a search but I might stick with emulation for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) I once wrote in to EPYX for some help on beating the tougher Gateway to Apshai monsters- dont forget that mamba snake! They sent back a rather cryptic single sheet of paper explaining what some items do, etc. Ill see if I can dig it up, I know I still have it... Edited May 2, 2008 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Apshai was a fun, if early, dungeon crawl. The updated 'Apshai Trilogy' is still fairly playable, but the original games are sloooooooooow. Gateway is pretty fun still. It's a good action rpg/dungeon crawl. When I drag out the 8-bit of the Colecovision, I usually play a game or two. Fun times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross PK Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I played Gateway To Apshai on the Atari 800XL back in the day. Good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 I once wrote in to EPYX for some help on beating the tougher Gateway to Apshai monsters- dont forget that mamba snake! They sent back a rather cryptic single sheet of paper explaining what some items do, etc. Ill see if I can dig it up, I know I still have it... That would be cool if you can post it, I think everyone would like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I once wrote in to EPYX for some help on beating the tougher Gateway to Apshai monsters- dont forget that mamba snake! They sent back a rather cryptic single sheet of paper explaining what some items do, etc. Ill see if I can dig it up, I know I still have it... That would be cool if you can post it, I think everyone would like that! I sure would - definitely post it if you get a chance! Man, I need to play some Apshai again. I was rereading the manual the other day - I love the text descriptions of the rooms. If you can't do it in the game, put it in the manual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchysuperman Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I only ever played Gateway to Apshai back in the day. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 To me, the C64 is the definitive version for any of the games in the series. I love Gateway to Asphai and Temple of Asphai!!!!! Those games ate up alot of my time on the C64. Agreed. At least for me. I remember my friend had this game and a C64. Played it for hours on end. I would have to be dragged from his house. Also loved playing MULE, Archon, Seven Cities of Gold & Beach Head! Then I would go home and get to play my Apple IIc - Karateka, Captain Goodnight, Bilestoad, Choplifter, etc. God how great was it back in the Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think I boxed it up when I packed away my 800XL setup. If I have time this wkend I'll look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) Here it is! I dont recall it helped me very much. & sorry about the sideways-ness. Edited May 23, 2008 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Quick Photoshop + OCR + proofreading: The following is a list of explanations of the various spells, and items found in "GATEWAY TO APSHAI." CROSS - The cross is used in defense of the "Undead" creatures. How this is done is by adding +3 to the players defense. (Undead = Vampires, Ghouls, and Zombies). WAND - The wand changes the value of all previous owned magic items. The change being adding a +1. DISARM SPELL - When a character enters a room he/she can cast cast this spell and all traps will be "disarmed"/disabled. STAFF - This item like the wand increases magical items, but with the difference of a +3 instead of a +1. CONFUSESPELL - Causes the monsters in the room that the charac- ter is in to move randomly, versus directly after the character. GAUNTLET - The item in real life is a large metal glove to pro- tect the hand and forearm. In the game, it adds a +1 to defense. DEATHSPELL - Is quite obvious, it kills everything in the room. MAGIC ARMOR - This is another protection item. +5 defense, also will protect against cursed traps. STUN SPELL - Causes the monster(s) in the room with the character to pause ("be stunned") for a calculated time (add agility, luck, and the WAND (if owned) = the time involved. STONE SPELL - Same thing that stun spell is except; it will freeze all monsters on that level for said period of time. PROTECT SPELL- Added defense score (armor + luck). SHIELD SPELL - Like the above, only adds a +1 to it. MAGIC SWORD - There are two of these swords: one is as it says, a standard +5 magic sword. But the other sword is a "CURSED SWORD" labled with just the words "magic sword." The CURSED SWORD can do four things: 1) Luck = 0 2) wand 0 3) Health = 1/2 4) is magic sword. This is chosen randomly. We hope this information helps you and makes the game a bit more understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Very nice! Thx for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I remember I had this for my PC, what cruddy graphics it had. But I still enjoyed it for the most part, although without a manual it was hard to figure out WTF I had to do! XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhite2600 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 The original Temple of Apshai game was called Dunjonquest. It was first released for the TRS-80 Model I and then the Commodore PET. I remember playing the PET version in 1980. My school had a bunch of Commodore PETs, the first computers that I ever used. There is a link to a disk image of the PET version in a post at http://landover.no-ip.com/pet/viewtopic.php?id=338. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Here it is! I dont recall it helped me very much. & sorry about the sideways-ness.Very cool, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Here it is! I dont recall it helped me very much. & sorry about the sideways-ness. Thank You!! and to Bruce for the spruce up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Does anyone know of a link to the manual, or a key reference sheet at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Does anyone know of a link to the manual, or a key reference sheet at least? I have a key reference sheet for Temple. (IBM version) I can get it this weekend and scan it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Does anyone know of a link to the manual, or a key reference sheet at least? I have a key reference sheet for Temple. (IBM version) I can get it this weekend and scan it..... I would so appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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