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Tower of Despair
Commodore 64 · Adventure
Tower of Despair
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Aackosoft |
| Publisher | Games Workshop |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Aackosoft and published by Games Workshop, Tower of Despair arrived on the Commodore 64 as an adventure game.
Aackosoft also made Aztec Challenge, Orc Attack and Raid on Bungeling Bay for the C64.
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)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
What playing Tower of Despair is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Tower of Despair 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.
Tower of Despair FAQ
Who made Tower of Despair?
It was developed by Aackosoft and published by Games Workshop.
How long does Tower of Despair take to play?
As an adventure game, Tower of Despair 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 Tower of Despair 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.