The Japanese-only release published by Starcraft for the FM-7, the PC-88, and PC-98 added more colors to the original graphics in a tasteful way the Atari 8-bit port looks quite similar to the Japanese releases with slightly different colors. Mahon’s digital illustrations allow gamers to see Brian Froud’s character designs through a minimalist lens, and they are a delight. Screens are never cluttered with too many objects. Although limited by the color palette, the movie’s cute and monstrous creatures are recognizable. One area where The Dark Crystal does stand out is its graphics by Jim Mahon. Death strikes often if you don’t keep advancing to the next screen. Pretty close to a shot by shot remake of the movie in game form, this game is lacking the exploration typical of Roberta Williams’ adventures. In short order, players discover they are the chosen one and have to travel through the dangerous wilds of Thra to retrieve the crystal shard that will save the world. You play as Jen the Gelfling, the same hero as in the movie. ![]() A literal, if short, translation of its source material, The Dark Crystal (the sixth and final game in their Hi-Res Adventure series) lets gamers play the movie with graphics that have quite a bit more character than their usual fodder ( Mystery House, The Wizard and the Princess). Wanting to work on a shorter project, Williams jumped at the chance to adapt The Dark Crystal into a text adventure game with graphics. Her last game, Time Zone, failed to please critics and gamers alike with its large quest and $99 price point. Over at Sierra On-Line Inc, game designer and Sierra co-founder Roberta Williams needed a hit. ![]() In spite of being light on plot and heavy on mood, The Dark Crystal terrified and delighted adults and children alike. Co-directing the flick with his colleague Frank Oz, Henson shot a weird fantasy movie that plays like a stoner silent film. Fresh off directing The Great Muppet Caper, Henson decided to push the boundaries of what Muppets could do with The Dark Crystal, a dark fantasy feature inspired by the whimsical paintings of Brian Froud.
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