Defender of the Crown

November 1, 1986 Master Designer Software, Inc. Cinemaware, Ubi Soft Entertainment, Mirror Image Games, Philips Interactive Media, Mirrorsoft, Mindscape, Manomio
Strategy Adventure
Apple IIGS Philips CDI C64 ZXS Legacy Computer Linux Atari-ST PC iOS Mac Commodore CDTV DOS Amiga ACPC
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The Age of Chivalry! A time of lusty wenches and black hearted villains. King Richard has been murdered and England is thrown into civil war! Amidst the ringing clash of steel and the thunder of charging steeds the bold Saxon knights have chosen you to lead them into battle against the hated Normans. Victory will not come easy. To save England your skills as swordsman and military leader will be severely tested. But should you succeed you’ll win the Crown of England and the love of many a beautiful damsel!
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        "Master Designer Software, Inc."
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        "Cinemaware",
        "Ubi Soft Entertainment",
        "Mirror Image Games",
        "Philips Interactive Media",
        "Mirrorsoft",
        "Mindscape",
        "Manomio"
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    "release_date_formatted": "November 1, 1986",
    "release_year": "1986",
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
67.4
Total Score
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date November 1, 1986
Developer Master Designer Software, Inc.
Publisher Cinemaware, Ubi Soft Entertainment, Mirror Image Games, Philips Interactive Media, Mirrorsoft, Mindscape, Manomio
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Fantasy, Historical