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Commodore 64 · Fighting
Archon: The Light and the Dark
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Free Fall Associates |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Archon: The Light and the Dark is a fighting game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Free Fall Associates and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 18 C64 fighting games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Free Fall Associates also made Archon II: Adept for the C64.
Archon: The Light and the Dark is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Archon: The Light and the Dark is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Archon: The Light and the Dark walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Archon: The Light and the Dark.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Archon: The Light and the Dark FAQ
Who made Archon: The Light and the Dark?
It was developed by Free Fall Associates and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Archon: The Light and the Dark multiplayer?
No. Archon: The Light and the Dark is a single-player game.
How long does Archon: The Light and the Dark take to play?
As a fighting game, Archon: The Light and the Dark typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Archon: The Light and the Dark on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.