Chariots of Wrath...an ending?

runamuck2 · 13 February 2008, 03:11

Is it possible to complete Chariots of Wrath or does it just go on for ever? I think
there was something about saving a princess, wasn't there always, which implies there
must be an ending. I have been round the map at least once.

I did notice something strange just as you are about to complete a circuit of the map
there is a breakout-style section and the graphics are corrupted. At exactly the
same point in the Atari ST version an identical problem occurs. Should there be a picture
of the princess or something behind the brick wall?

CodyJarrett · 13 February 2008, 07:42

I played through the full map too and had the same graphical corruption. It looks like the game has no ending and loops back to the beginning but a bug prevents this from happening correctly.

Even before this point the levels repeat themselves too.

runamuck2 · 13 February 2008, 15:34

I suppose in those days the programmer was the playtester as well but how
could they miss a bug that big?

CodyJarrett · 13 February 2008, 15:45

Could be lack of development time. Also the programmers probably didn't expect anyone to play that far!

dlfrsilver · 14 February 2008, 07:07

or maybe it's a protection thing, since this game is in files, but they are
on an MFM format. I have the original and the SPS version should arrive soon
so you'll be able to test

runamuck2 · 14 February 2008, 15:03

Thats what i was hoping

IFW · 15 February 2008, 02:48

You'll find out soon I guess, but given the game's qualities - I am not willing to bet

dreamkatcha · 24 June 2023, 17:46

I can confirm that even the SPS version is knackered. In later rehashes of the platformer stage, one floating ledge that should appear under a diamond fails to materialise, so when trying to collect it you fall to your doom. This wouldn't be a problem but for it being a necessity to acquire the whole jewellery box of scattered knick-knacks. Even if you reach the end of the dungeon within the imposed time limit, there's no way to complete the level if you've missed a gem along the way. You're trapped until the ticking timer ensures you spontaneously implode. Hmmf.

13 February 2008, 03:11	#1
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	Chariots of Wrath...an ending? Is it possible to complete Chariots of Wrath or does it just go on for ever? I think there was something about saving a princess, wasn't there always, which implies there must be an ending. I have been round the map at least once. I did notice something strange just as you are about to complete a circuit of the map there is a breakout-style section and the graphics are corrupted. At exactly the same point in the Atari ST version an identical problem occurs. Should there be a picture of the princess or something behind the brick wall?

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13 February 2008, 07:42	#2
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	I played through the full map too and had the same graphical corruption. It looks like the game has no ending and loops back to the beginning but a bug prevents this from happening correctly. Even before this point the levels repeat themselves too.

13 February 2008, 15:34	#3
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	I suppose in those days the programmer was the playtester as well but how could they miss a bug that big?

13 February 2008, 15:45	#4
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Could be lack of development time. Also the programmers probably didn't expect anyone to play that far!

14 February 2008, 07:07	#5
dlfrsilver CaptainM68K-SPS France Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melun nearby Paris/France Age: 46 Posts: 10,413	or maybe it's a protection thing, since this game is in files, but they are on an MFM format. I have the original and the SPS version should arrive soon so you'll be able to test

14 February 2008, 15:03	#6
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	Thats what i was hoping

15 February 2008, 02:48	#7
IFW Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Age: 52 Posts: 1,838	You'll find out soon I guess, but given the game's qualities - I am not willing to bet

24 June 2023, 17:46	#8
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	I can confirm that even the SPS version is knackered. In later rehashes of the platformer stage, one floating ledge that should appear under a diamond fails to materialise, so when trying to collect it you fall to your doom. This wouldn't be a problem but for it being a necessity to acquire the whole jewellery box of scattered knick-knacks. Even if you reach the end of the dungeon within the imposed time limit, there's no way to complete the level if you've missed a gem along the way. You're trapped until the ticking timer ensures you spontaneously implode. Hmmf.

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