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| boxtype = Software | |||
| title = Castle of Tharoggad | |||
| photo = Castle of Tharoggad.png | |||
| year = 1988 | |||
| language = English | |||
| author = Scott Cabit | |||
| publisher = Tandy | |||
| media = [[Program Pak]] | |||
| type = Game | |||
| os = DECB | |||
| memory = 128K | |||
| requires = Joysticks | |||
| videomode = | |||
| platform = CoCo 3 ONLY | |||
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'''''Castle of Tharoggad''''' is a 3D graphical dungeon crawl game inspired by the smashing critical and popular success of ''[[Dungeons of Daggorath]]''. While not explicitly acknowledging or mentioning its legendary predecessor, it is obviously a "spiritual sequel" or honorary sequel, given that "Tharoggad" is "Daggorath" spelled backwards. | |||
'''''Tharoggad''''' tries to improve on '''''Daggorath''''' by using filled in graphics rather than wireframes, and in full color. It also uses mouse driven control clicking on on-screen icons rather than typing in an apparent attempt to be more user-friendly and advanced. | |||
However, the game was poorly received by critics and users. The author wrote a letter to ''The Rainbow'' responding to its critical review. [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1989-01/page/n5/mode/1up] | |||
==Reviews== | |||
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| [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1988-11/page/n131/mode/1up ''Castle of Tharoggad: To Slay an Evil Wizard''] || Steve Griffith || ''[[The Rainbow]]'' || style="text-align:right;"|88 || style="text-align:center;"|11|| style="text-align:right;"|131 | |||
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| [https://web.archive.org/web/20100207044225/http://www.retrogamingtimes.com/rtm69/#coco3''Castle of Tharoggad C-''] || Mike Sabbatini || ''Retrogaming Times'' #69 || style="text-align:right;"|2010 || style="text-align:center;"|02 || style="text-align:right;"| | |||
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"Storm the treacherous castle to explore it's dangerous 3D maze". | "Storm the treacherous castle to explore it's dangerous 3D maze". | ||
Even when it used the CoCo 3 specific graphic modes, it is considered to be inferior to DoD not just in graphics, but also in sound and playability. | Even when it used the CoCo 3 specific graphic modes, it is considered to be inferior to DoD not just in graphics, but also in sound and playability. | ||
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Download it from "The CoCo Hut"[http://http://www.clubltdstudios.com/coco/downunder/RSDOS/RomsonDisks/RomsonDisks/thorrag.dsk] | Download it from "The CoCo Hut"[http://http://www.clubltdstudios.com/coco/downunder/RSDOS/RomsonDisks/RomsonDisks/thorrag.dsk] | ||
==External Links== | |||
*[https://www.mobygames.com/game/175048/castle-of-tharoggad/ Listing at MobyGames] | |||
*[https://www.uvlist.net/game-234736-Castle+of+Tharoggad Listing at Ultimate Video Game List] | |||
*[http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/castleoftharoggad.html Listing at L. Curtis Boyle's CoCo games list] | |||
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| Name | Castle of Tharoggad |
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| Year | 1988 |
| Author(s) | Scott Cabit |
| Media | Program Pak [[Category: Program Pak]] |
| Memory | 128K |
| O.S. | DECB |
| Platform | CoCo 3 ONLY |
| Publisher | Tandy |
| Requires | Joysticks |
| Video Mode | VIDEO MODE NEEDED |
| Download | DOWNLOAD NEEDED |
| Notes | NOTES NEEDED |
| Info Source | INFO SOURCE NEEDED |
| About the Software Info Box | |
Castle of Tharoggad is a 3D graphical dungeon crawl game inspired by the smashing critical and popular success of Dungeons of Daggorath. While not explicitly acknowledging or mentioning its legendary predecessor, it is obviously a "spiritual sequel" or honorary sequel, given that "Tharoggad" is "Daggorath" spelled backwards.
Tharoggad tries to improve on Daggorath by using filled in graphics rather than wireframes, and in full color. It also uses mouse driven control clicking on on-screen icons rather than typing in an apparent attempt to be more user-friendly and advanced.
However, the game was poorly received by critics and users. The author wrote a letter to The Rainbow responding to its critical review. [1]
Reviews
| Review | Author | Magazine | Y | M | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle of Tharoggad: To Slay an Evil Wizard | Steve Griffith | The Rainbow | 88 | 11 | 131 |
| Castle of Tharoggad C- | Mike Sabbatini | Retrogaming Times #69 | 2010 | 02 |
"Storm the treacherous castle to explore it's dangerous 3D maze".
Even when it used the CoCo 3 specific graphic modes, it is considered to be inferior to DoD not just in graphics, but also in sound and playability.
SRP: $29.95 (1989)
Download it from "The CoCo Hut"[2]
