Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
The Staff of Karnath
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Ultimate Play the Game |
| Publisher | Rare Ltd. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
The Staff of Karnath is an action-adventure game released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, developed by Ultimate Play the Game and published by Rare Ltd..
It landed about 2 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1984 include Space Taxi, Raid over Moscow and Zaxxon. Among the 99 C64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Ultimate Play the Game also made Entombed, Dragon Skulle and Blackwyche for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Staff of Karnath is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Staff of Karnath walkthroughs & guides
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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.
The Staff of Karnath FAQ
When did The Staff of Karnath come out on the C64?
The Staff of Karnath was released for the Commodore 64 in 1984.
Who made The Staff of Karnath?
It was developed by Ultimate Play the Game and published by Rare Ltd..
Is The Staff of Karnath multiplayer?
No. The Staff of Karnath is a single-player game.
How long does The Staff of Karnath take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Staff of Karnath 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.
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