I’m okay with that, because I love Another World, even if it was one of the early influences for that ostentatious “games = art” argument that sometimes crops up. Weirdly, before talking about Blackthorne, it seems I’m going to have to talk about Another World. Fire Bomb: Bombs that damage anything they contact and explode the moment they hit the ground."Kolibri’s only real contender to the “Best 32X Game” crown.".Iron Key: A key that deactivates laser fields.Levitator: A triangular platform that extends into a pillar that Kyle can stand on to reach high areas.Remote Wasp: A floating bomb that Kyle can control remotely.Bridge keys can be removed and work on any bridge. Bridge Key: Electronic keys that activate bridges.Will kill most enemies in one strike, but is most useful for destroying doorways. Hover Bomb: A basic grenade-like item that explodes on contact.There are also a number of interactive items in the environment that Kyle must use. They are numerous, and are used in many instances for puzzles and clearing obstacles. Enemies will reload and move after shooting, which is when the player should take advantage and eliminate their foe. Kyle can also back up to avoid their shots. When an enemy is encountered, they will often back up and wait before attacking. The player wields a shotgun with unlimited ammo, and can use grenades in combat as well, though these are best used to destroy doors. For the most part, the player will progress slowly, climbing up ledges and making tough jumps.Ĭombat in BlackThorne is slow and strategic. The player loses a lot of control when they run, and running is best for long, straight corridors and long jumps. The game's control is generally slower than most platformers. Kyle will have to run, jump and climb in order to get around each level, utilizing a number of weapons and items. The games levels are large and winding, and are filled with puzzles and enemies.
In 2013, the game was released as a free PC download via. It was then later ported to Sega 32X, Mac, and Game Boy Advance. The game was initially released in 1994 for both the Super Nintendo and the PC. The player is put in control of the game's protagonist, Kyle "BlackThorne" Vlaros as he progresses through the games many levels, attempting to thwart the evil Sarlac. BlackThorne is a 1994 action platformer, developed by Blizzard and published by Interplay.
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