The Seven Gates of Jambala
1989 video game
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The Seven Gates of Jambala is a 1989 platform video game developed by Thalion Software and published by Grandslam Entertainments for the Amiga and Atari ST. An Amiga CD32 port was released in 1994.[2] 8-bit ports for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum were cancelled.[3]
1994 (CD32)
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| Developer | Thalion Software |
| Publisher | Grandslam Entertainments |
| Platforms | Amiga, Atari ST, Amiga CD32 |
| Release | 1989 (Amiga, ST)[1] 1994 (CD32) |
| Genre | Platform |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
Dravion is a student of an old wizard. During a casting of a spell, Dravion is accidentally sent to the realm of Jambala. In order to escape the magical world, he must find the Great Wand that is made up of seven pieces.[4] Each piece is found in one of the seven cities that takes the shape of a horizontally scrolling level. At the beginning Dravion can only throw pixie dust but later learns bigger and better spells.[5][3] Gold that is found throughout the levels can be used to buy items and information from merchants. Level entrances (the titular gates) are guarded by boss monsters.[5]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| ACE | 604/1000 (ST)[3] |
| Aktueller Software Markt | 9/12 (Amiga, ST)[6] 6/12 (CD32)[2] |
| Amiga Format | 79%[4] |
| Computer and Video Games | 71% (ST)[7] |
| ST Action | 66%[5] |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 71% (Amiga, ST)[8] |
Computer and Video Games summarized: "[...] this is a playable, addictive game which, although looking only average, has loads of super music and goodies of all-important addictive qualities."[7] Amiga Format called it "a slick and well polished game with small but well-defined sprites, haunting soundtracks and impressive presentation screens."[4] The Games Machine said that "[a]lthough the visuals and aurals of The Seven Gates of Jambala are good, gameplay is less than compelling."[8] ST Action concluded: "Seven Gates of Jambala is a standard platform romp that's been polished near to perfection."[5] ACE liked the graphics and sound but found the gameplay lacking.[3] Aktueller Software Markt reviewed the CD32 version and thought the controls felt bad.[2]