Castle of no Escape

THE GAMEExplore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.CONTROLSPress Enter to start the gamePress 1, 2 or 3 to select a heroStrength, Intelligence and Dexterity at the hero selection screen are the maximal values which that hero can get. Strength is both for life and attack power, intelligence is both for mana and spell power. Dexterity affects your attack and defence accuracy.You lose the game when either of those parameters gets below zero!ON THE MAPArrow keys to walk aroundZ or Enter to perform action (attack, open chest, read book, buy potions, use the stairs, gaze into an orb, drink from a pool)X or Space to cast spells in battle or to light a flare otherwise1, 2 or 3 to select a potion to buy or a spell to usePress M to turn background music on offARTEFACTS AND CURSESOpal VS Blindness - you forget the map and don't see any new rooms, flares become uselessPearl VS Forgetfulness - you don't remember where have you been beforeRuby VS Lethargy - monsters get the first turn to attackDiamond VS Weakness - you lose 1 strength point every 20 turnsEmerald VS Bad luck - your minimal attack power drop to 1 instead of 50% of strength valueBlue Fire VS Bookstuck - book sticks to your hands and you can't attack anyone in this stateSign VS everything except BookstuckSPELLSWeb prevents the monster from attacking and lasts 0-3 turns. Costs 1 point of intelligence.Fireball is obvious enough. Costs 2 points of intelligence.IQ instantly kills your opponent if it's intelligence is less than yours. Otherwise, you lose. This spell doesn't spend anything.PROGRAMS USEDGame Maker 8.1 Standardsfxr bfxrFamiTrackerFruityLoopsNotepad (obviously, for Readme.txt)MS PaintCREDITSXitilon.HD408 - game design adaptation, programming, sound generationEsdeer aka BSOD - graphics, music, sound design, testingInspired by Leygref's Castle etc.