This game concept has been in development for about a year and a half now.  It originally started as a Tunnels of Doom custom game using the Asgard ToD editor.  I will try to post the original ToD game to the "Downloads" section of my page.  I have no idea how it plays, as it's been over a year since I've even looked at it.  I never completed the game, and it is still very much unfinished.  If I remember correctly, the graphics are all backwards and reversed.  I guess I just got frustrated with the Editing software.  Anyway, I have decided to create it to be a standalone game.  Below is the backstory.

The Legend of Beryl Reichardt


Character History: 

Beryl Reichardt is a half dragon, half man hero from the ancient days before recorded time.  His destiny as a young child was to become the greatest swordsman and champion the world had ever seen.  His mother, Anifax the Black dragon, died at birth, and his father, Beryl the first, died when Beryl was a young boy and left his son with a great burden.  Beryl Reichardt, the heir to the throne of Kings, was without the legendary "Sword of Wooldridge."  When his father was killed, the dark prince of Angmar took the fabled sword from Reichardt's lair and hid it deep within the dreaded Tunnels of Doom.  Raised by Reptoslicer the reptilian wizard, Beryl was always practicing swordplay, learning to manipulate magic, developing his experience and character to one day lead a small group of champions into the Tunnels of Doom and recover the sword which was his birthright. 

Beryl Reichardt is accompanied in this quest by a few friends, of which you can choose.  The other champions are:


*Sir Markus the Valiant:   (Fighter)

       -Strong magic

       -Average attack

       -High charm


Sir Marcus the Valiant is a welcome companion on your quest to retrieve your birthright.  His speed and Magic are nearly as strong as yours, and he is a very accurate striker, although his strength lies mostly in his attack magics.  He will be of help to you when there are multiple enemies present in a room or tunnel passageway.


*Reptoslicer:  (Wizard)

       -Strong Magic

       -Strong attack

       -Weak Charm


Reptoslicer is a very important member of your team of champions.  His speed is second to none, and his close range attack is vicious.  He is the reptilian version of a great wizard, as his magical abilities are well trained in the ways of healing and regeneration.  By far the strongest and most loyal member of your team.  He won't win any popularity contests, though, because as he is a shape-shifting lizard, he doesn't speak in a language most can understand.  Because you are Beryl Reichardt, you can understand Reptoslicer's words. 


*Skylar Twilight: (Thief)

       -Average Magic

       -Weak attack

       -Strong Charm

Skylar Twilight can be very useful in a pinch!!  She is the fastest member of your group, and her small dagger is accurate, though it does not deliver many hitpoints.  Skylar has special powers of persuasion... When she casts spells, often the enemies cower away.  She prefers to avoid physical conflict, but is never afraid to slice up an Ice Demon or an Ork with her magical elven dagger!!!




***ENEMIES***


You will see many enemies as you travel down through the many levels of the Tunnel Dungeon.  Many common enemies like "Cave Spiders," "Orcs," and "Goblins."  But as you reach the lower levels of the game and as your experience points rise, you will face 3 fierce and powerful enemies:


*The Doppleslicer


The Doppleslicer is an evil clone of your team member "Reptoslicer."  The Doppleslicer has the same strengths, the same weaknesses, and even looks the same in many ways.  The Doppleslicer is one of the worst enemies you will face.  Be sure to use a balanced attack on this enemy.  Swords, Axes, Slings, magics... all at once.  You will see what I mean.


*Unipanx


Not a lot is known about the dreaded Unipanx.  His battling skills have left many-a-champion without a head or torso.  He has a single giant horn atop his massive black head that is said to give him super strength and an uncanny ability to avoid close range blows. 


*Anifax


It is unknown how the demons of the depths conjured up the undead spirit of Anifax, Beryl's mother.  Her soul has been trapped within the twisted body of an ancient demon and made to stay deep within the Tunnels of Doom.  Over the centuries, what was left of Beryl's mother has long since faded.  All that is left now is a twisted, hateful, terribly dangerous Demagon.  It is understood that Beryl Reichardt has conflicting emotions... On one hand, he knows his mother is now nothing more than a twisted demon-spawn bent on murder and power.  But on the other hand, she is his mother...  Use whatever precaution you can.  There is no more dangerous enemy than Anifax.  Can you muster the strength to kill your own mother to acquire "The sword of Wooldridge?"