Alien Logic

Alien Logic (1994)

by Ceridus Software, SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Puzzle
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Story:In the 21st century, human beings have all but destroyed their home planet Earth. Surviving humans found a shelter on a planet called Jorune. A civil war errupted, humans fighting the indigenous population; eventually, peace was achieved, and the various races found a way to co-exist with each other... all except one. The Shantha, one of the most ancient and powerful races on Jorune, adepts at the magical art of Isho, were not satisfied with the shape the planet has taken. 3500 years later, one of them, known as the Red Shantha, began attacking human settlements. The hero of the game is one of the villagers who have survived Red Shantha's attack. Having found the way to master Isho, the hero must rescue his friends and explore the planet, searching for the source of evil. Alien Logic is based on the Skyrealms of Jorune role-playing system. The player takes control of one character; there is no party in the game. While there is a story to follow, much of the game is open-ended, dedicated to exploring Jorune, searching for items, precious crystals (which increase the hero's parameters), and fighting enemies. The exploration mode uses a side-scrolling perspective; the player can switch to combat mode when an enemy is nearby. Combat takes place on the same screen as exploration, and is action-based. Combat relies heavily on magic (Isho); casting spells deplete the Isho bar. Spell sequences are called dyshas, which can be offensive or defensive. Preparing dysha combinations beforehand and then using them on the enemies (by clicking on them) is an essential combat strategy.Show more
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user avatar@jason_c_ouser avatar@jason_c_o
February 07, 2025
This was a game we owned when I was younger but I could never get running. I tried over and over because the manual made the world seem so interesting. I was fascinated and read it over and over, hoping the next time I tried the game would work. It wasn't until much later I was able to use the disc (that I still own) and DosBox to finally get it working and play the game. Its not easy, and requires a lot of notes (or a very good memory) but still holds up as a unique experience in a strange world.
user avatar@Myxiauser avatar@Myxia
March 27, 2025
Listening to a group (on Quinns Quest) playing the tabletop version of Skies of Jorune that was the basis for this game. Reminded me of a friend recommended it to me a long time ago, would love to be able to play it again without compatibility issues, and read yet another classic old manual
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