Tir Na Nog (1984)

Also known as: Arabesque

Game author(s): Carter Follis Software Associates (Greg Follis, Roy Carter)

Publisher: Gargoyle Games

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Tir Na Nog is a graphic adventure game released in 1984 by the British publisher Gargoyle Games. The title was developed by Greg Follis and Roy Carter.

The gameplay involves exploring a world based on Celtic mythology using a side-view perspective with horizontal scrolling. Designed for a single player, the game is noted for its highly detailed character animation.

The cassette version cost £9.95.

The game received critical acclaim, achieving an average magazine score of nearly 90%. It earned several accolades, including the Crash Smash, PCG Hit, and PCN Star Game awards.

Tir Na Nog maintained a strong presence in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Several TR-DOS adaptations were created for disk drives, and cracked cassette versions also circulated among enthusiasts. The game was frequently discussed in various publications, including articles detailing the history of Gargoyle Games.

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