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enemies in higher places, a diffuse aim might prove more useful. There are also other weapons, such as bouncing axes that can be used to take on enemies at a lower level or fireballs.
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604:(in French). Association MO5.COM.
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237:in 1991. The player is cast as
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1366:Video games set in antiquity
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822:Slingsby, Dan (March 1991).
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893:Webb, Trenton (June 1991).
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782:"The Role of Computers"
627:Bitmap Brothers Website
343:PC Engine Super CD-ROM²
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849:"Gods Atari ST Review"
767:Computer + Video Games
763:"Gods Atari ST Review"
49:European cover art by
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936:Computer Gaming World
495:Computer Gaming World
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895:"Gods Amiga Review"
874:"Gods Amiga Review"
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64:The Bitmap Brothers
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986:"Gods Remastered"
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859:Dennis Publishing
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