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Introduce
Archon is a strategy game that combines elements of chess and action, developed by Free Fall Associates and released for the NES. The game takes place on a 9x9 chessboard, where players control one of two factions: the Light side with mythical creatures like Unicorns, Knights, and Archers; or the Dark side with monsters such as Dragons, Trolls, and Golems.
The primary objective of Archon is to defeat the opponent by capturing all power points on the board, eliminating all of the opponent's pieces, or moving a specific piece (Wizard/Sorceress) to one of the opponent's power points. The board features light, dark, and neutral squares. The color of the square affects the power of the piece during combat.
When two opposing pieces move onto the same square, the game transitions to combat mode. This is the unique selling point of Archon: instead of simply removing a piece, players control their piece in a real-time action battle on a small arena. Each piece has its own set of skills and attacks; for example, Dragons can fly and breathe fire, Golems are slow but powerful attackers, while Unicorns can move quickly and shoot light beams. Players must use tactics and personal skill to defeat the opponent's piece in battle.
The board also features power points that change color with the day/night cycle. When a power point matches your faction's color, your piece on that square gains a power boost. Conversely, if the color is opposite, their power decreases. This element adds strategic depth to Archon, forcing players to carefully consider positioning and timing of attacks.
In addition to regular pieces, each faction has a special piece: the Wizard (Light) and the Sorceress (Dark). These two pieces can cast spells to aid their forces or hinder the opponent, such as healing, teleporting pieces, or creating barriers. The number of spells is limited and must be used strategically.
Archon demands a combination of strategic thinking on the board and action-oriented control during battles, creating a unique and engaging gaming experience.
