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|released = 1-20-2020
|released = 1-20-2020
|relver = 1.0
|relver = 1.0
|updated = 1-20-2020
|updated = 10-19-2021
|updver = 1.0
|updver = 1.1
|licensing = Open source
|licensing = MIT License
|interface = [[PETCII]], [[Tiles]]
|interface = [[PETCII]], [[Tiles]]
|influences = [[Rogue]], [[Sword of Fargoal]], [[ADOM]]
|influences = [[Rogue]], [[Sword of Fargoal]], [[ADOM]]
|site = No
|site = https://github.com/x0rcy5t/Katabatia
|length = 20 floors
|length = 20 floors
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== Notes==
== Notes==


Joystick control is limited to 4 directions. With only one button to work with, you must hold the button to enter the menu. A button tap causes a turn to pass. The game does not delete saves on death (which is impossible to do on a tape drive, without the user rewinding to the beginning of the file), but it does count how many times a game has been loaded, so it will know when someone has beaten the game in one sitting.   
Originally designed for a single-button joystick, control is limited to 4 directions. With only one button to work with, you must hold the button to enter the menu. A button tap causes a turn to pass. Version 1.1 added keyboard commands. The game does not delete saves on death, but it does count how many times a game has been loaded, so it will know when someone has beaten the game in one sitting.   


== Versions ==
== Versions ==


V 1.0 - https://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=73839
V 1.1 - https://github.com/x0rcy5t/Katabatia


V 1.0 trained /w docs - https://csdb.dk/release/?id=187002
V 1.0 trained /w docs - https://csdb.dk/release/?id=187002

Latest revision as of 22:42, 20 October 2021

Katabatia
Stable game
Developer malcontent
Theme Fantasy, Greek
Influences Rogue, Sword of Fargoal, ADOM
Released 1-20-2020 (1.0)
Updated 10-19-2021 (1.1)
Licensing MIT License
P. Language 6502, Machine Language
Platforms Commodore 64
Interface PETCII, Tiles
Game Length 20 floors
Official site of Katabatia


Description

Katabatia is a classic style roguelike for Commodore 64. Decend 20 floors to recover the Amulet of Yendor and return with it.

Features

  • Three classes, with four gods to worship. Sacrifice gold to improve a deity-specific stat.
  • Three endings.
  • Full joystick control, using menus for inventory interaction, etc.
  • Spells, Potions, and special weapons and armor.
  • Pour potions over equipment to change their magical abilities.
  • Switch between animated, graphical tiles, or static text-mode graphics.
  • SID soundtrack or sound effects.

Notes

Originally designed for a single-button joystick, control is limited to 4 directions. With only one button to work with, you must hold the button to enter the menu. A button tap causes a turn to pass. Version 1.1 added keyboard commands. The game does not delete saves on death, but it does count how many times a game has been loaded, so it will know when someone has beaten the game in one sitting.

Versions

V 1.1 - https://github.com/x0rcy5t/Katabatia

V 1.0 trained /w docs - https://csdb.dk/release/?id=187002