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Savage
By Acclaim Studios London, released 1 Jan 1988
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- ZX Spectrum
- Commodore 64
- DOS
- Amstrad CPC
What it is
Savage is a single-player action game in which a hero fights through a castle and returns to rescue his love. The story begins with the protagonist stripped of powers and weapons in a dungeon, then sets up a return journey to recover special powers held in the castle labyrinth. The listed description depicts the Savage entering battle with an axe, while the game summary emphasizes escape, monsters, and skulls as obstacles. Its store details describe three levels of play. Savage was developed by Acclaim Studios London and is published by MIRROR Soft. The listed Steam platforms are Windows and Linux; other listed platforms include ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, DOS, and Amstrad CPC. Steam features include single-player and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three levels of play are described.
- The story includes escape and a rescue mission.
- Steam lists Family Sharing.
- Windows and Linux are listed on Steam.
- Only single-player is listed.
- No modern console platform is listed.
Who it suits
Suited to players interested in a single-player action game with castle combat and a rescue story. The listed platforms span Windows, Linux, and several older systems.
Savage frames its action around a castle escape followed by a return to rescue the protagonist's love. Its three-level structure and multiple listed platform versions are notable details.
