History VideoGame / KnightLore

''Knight Lore'' is the third game in the ''VideoGame/{{Sabreman}}'' series, preceded by ''VideoGame/SabreWulf'' and ''VideoGame/{{Underwurlde}}'', and followed by ''Pentagram''. It was developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game, a predecessor company to Creator/{{Rare}}, and released in 1984 for the UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum. It was also made available for other game computers such as the UsefulNotes/{{MSX}} and the UsefulNotes/AmstradCPC.

* AllThereInTheManual: The game's premise is not conveyed in the game other than in the game, it is only spoken about in the guide. In addition, the wizard's name (Melkior) is also there.

''Knight Lore'' is the third game in the ''VideoGame/{{Sabreman}}'' series, preceded by ''VideoGame/SabreWulf'' and ''VideoGame/{{Underwurlde}}'', and followed by ''Pentagram''. It was published on the UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum, by “Ultimate Play the Game”, better known nowadays as Creator/{{Rare}}. It was also made available for other game computers such as the MSX and the Amstrad CPC.

This game is notable for being one of the first games ever to use IsometricProjection, creating an illusion of depth that the ZX Spectrum otherwise could not replicate, alongside its day and night system which was likewise previously unheard of. Originally only released in Britain, other areas would eventually be able to play the game when it and its two prequels were included in ''Rare Replay'', a CompilationRerelease.

!! ''Knight Lore'' contains examples of:
* AllThereInTheManual: The game’s premise is not conveyed in the game other than in the game, it is only spoken about in the guide. In addition, the wizard’s name (Melkior) is also there.
* BlobMonster: Some of the game’s few enemies are shapeless blobs.

* IsometricProjection: As mentioned above, this game was one of the first to ever use it, being used in every room.
* MagicCauldron: The cauldron where you dispense the items is able to display an image of what the next item is. In addition, it’ll also attack you with magic if Sabreman is in werewolf form.
* MagicFire: Another obstacle, being never-ending fire that is able to move back and forth.

* OneHitPointWonder: Like the previous games, Sabreman can only take one hit or he’s a goner.
* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent: Instead of becoming one every full moon, Sabreman has the unfortunate attribute of changing ''every'' moon.
* SpikesOfDoom: The most common obstacle, usually requiring precise jumps to cross over. They’re a bit easier as a werewolf thanks to the higher jump.
* ToBeContinued: The game’s ending, if you manage to free Sabreman of the curse, teases ''Mire Mare'', a sequel that was never released.

* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: Each room in the ZX Spectrum version is bathed in a single color palette of blue, green, yellow or pink, to help the player not get lost as easily.

* SpikesOfDoom: The most common obstacle, usually requiring precise jumps to cross over. They’re a bit easier as a werewolf thanks to the higher jump.

''Knight Lore'' is the third game in the ''VideoGame/{{Sabreman}}'', preceded by ''VideoGame/SabreWulf'' and ''VideoGame/{{Underwurlde}}'', and followed by ''Pentagram''. It was published on the UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum, by “Ultimate Play the Game”, better known nowadays as Creator/{{Rare}}. It was also made available for other game computers such as the MSX and the Amstrad CPC.

''Knight Lore'' is the third game in the ''VideoGame/Sabreman'', preceded by ''VideoGame/SabreWulf'' and ''VideoGame/{{Underwurlde}}'', and followed by ''Pentagram''. It was published on the UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum, by “Ultimate Play the Game”, better known nowadays as Creator/{{Rare}}. It was also made available for other game computers such as the MSX and the Amstrad CPC.