Quest for the Orb
(Unreleased Cartridge)
Bally Astrocade Cartridge Review

This review is from the 1982 book "The Complete Guide to Conquering Video 
Games: How to Win Every Game in the Galaxy" by Jeff Rovin.  


This is a well-developed, multifaceted action game which crams a great deal of 
activity into a single cartridge.  It is similar to "Quest for the Rings," 
thought played without the aid of a game board.

Long dead scientists of the lost civilization of Morte once unlocked the 
essence of life itself and encased it within the orb.  This was sealed deep 
into the catacombs of a castle, which was subsequently invaded by an evil 
enchanter.  He tried and failed to crack the orb.  He perished years ago, but 
his demonic familiars live on.  Making your way through the labyrinths and 
dungeons of the castle, you will be protected by magical spells and enchanted 
weapons belonging to your sponsor, the White Magician, who seeks to use the orb 
for good.  You will also uncover ancient treasures along the way, as well as 
monsters, traps, and curses, any of which can slay you.  Be prepared to dip 
into your bag of tricks for the power to induce sleep, hurl magic missiles, 
become invisible, confuse your enemies, launch fireballs, teleport and so on!

Rating ****

There's a lot to learn in order to master this game, but it is almost without 
peer as engrossing, escapist, and entertaining videogames go.


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