There are no stats in-game to communicate this half-hearted attempt at strategic elements so what we're left with is an impression that the game is just broken. For example, those weak on Skill will have the controls reversed on skill levels, or those strong in Mystery will have easier clues to guide them. txt file), each of these nameless characters have their strengths and weaknesses. Unbeknownst to anyone who can't be bothered to read the manual (distributed only in a. You start the game by selecting your six team members. But underneath the surface, there is an attempt to re-create the show. It didn't even feature the show's iconic host, Richard O'Brien of Rocky Horror fame. This game is little more than a hastily put together bunch of frustrating mini-games that attempted to cash in on the IP's rising popularity. In 1993, a game developed by Digital Jellyfish Design would prove as wobbly as their company mascot. The number of crystal you've won dictates how long you have in there, but most will lose. Once you've visited all four zones, it's off to the dome where you have to collect gold tokens while avoiding silver. Your teammates can choose to release you at the cost of one hard-won crystal. You must keep an eye on the time, for if it runs out while you're still in the room, you'll be locked in. These tasks take place in the four themed zones Aztec, Futuristic, Medieval and Industrial (that latter would be changed to Oceanic from season 3 onwards). In case you've never seen an episode ( and you should, they're still fun), the aim is to win Time Crystals by completing tasks in one of four categories Skill, Physical, Mental or Mystery. At least now anyone can experience its awesomeness. Everyone and their mother wanted to be a contestant, but after its cancellation in 1995, only a few would ever have that honour. It garnered the highest viewing figures Channel 4 had at the time and was (and still is in my opinion) the zenith of all game shows.

To anyone of a certain age living in Britain during the early 90s, The Crystal Maze needs no introduction.

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