Dundarach

HISTORY OF THE DUNDARACH GAME

Dun Darach may be the first prequel to a Tir Na Nog video game. As such, it features the warrior Cuchulainn of Muirmethne, in a war against the Conachta. When he and his colleague Loeg meet a beautiful woman named Skar at an inn, they do not suspect that she is a spy and will kidnap Loeg in the secret city of Dun Darach (Celtic for 'Oak Fort'). Cuchulainn will not tolerate this and heads to Dun Darach to rescue him. This will involve completing side quests along the way.

Trade and money management play a bigger role than before: you can offer, sell and steal items to others, and get jobs for money. Watch out for Ryde, the policeman: if he finds you with stolen goods, everything you carry will be taken.

HOW TO PLAY THE DUNDARACH GAME

The gameplay is identical to that of Tir Na Nog: only one city road is shown at a time, which can be walked to the left or to the right. When you reach a junction, the view can be rotated 90 degrees to allow you to follow this path. The gameplay is also similar: sword fights must be won and word-based puzzles must be solved, although unlike Tir Na Nog, you cannot die.

SCREENSHOTS OF THE DUNDARACH GAME

DUNDARACH CREDITS

Programming and graphics: Gargoyle Games Ltd.

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