Love those crazy outfits, perez really should have designed and done casting for some 80s sword and sandal type action movie, seriously what a missed opportunity, could you imagine how awesome it would have looked. The quest to win the prizes from ataris swordquest challenge. The sword of ultimate sorcery was a silver blade with an 18k gold handle that was loaded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. They must solve a series of puzzles to escape earthworld and jump into the realm of the next game. The game is centered around a contest to win the crown of life. Swordquest is the name for an unfinished comic book series developed and published by dc comics, written by roy thomas and gerry conway and illustrated by george perez and dick giordano. Jun 21, 2017 if you played the granddaddy of all video systems, the atari 2600, then you may also remember the comic books the company introduced, atari force. Help you solve the final puzzle of all four swordquest cartridges combined. Back in 1982, atari launched their swordquest challenge, which would span four games and comic books that were included with the cartridges themselves. Players walk around the rooms of the chakra, gather clues, look up words in their comic book. Its a stronger story than swordbird by far, but still very cliche and juvenile, sorry to say.
Atari force would later become a fullsize comic with a run of 20. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. If the player found all five, or in the case of waterworld, four, correct clues, amongst all the hidden words hinted by a hidden clue in the comic, they could send the sentence to atari and have a chance to compete in the finals and win a prize. Earthworld, was a talisman, the talisman of penultimate truth.
Swordquest 2017 comic read swordquest 2017 comic online. The swordquest challenge was conceived solely by tod r. The swordquest series was a series of packin comics developed by dc. Swordquest earthworld swordquest fireworld swordquest waterworld swordquest airworld this faq only covers swordquest earthworld. It was created as the first part of a fourgame adventure series for that system that would, in turn, become part of a series of game playoffs hosted by atari where successful players would be rewarded valuable prizes in the case of earthworld, a talisman made of 18k solid gold with 12 diamonds and the birthstones of the 12 zodiac. Swordquest is an unfinished series of video games produced by atari, inc. Created and written by roy thomas and gerry conway, with. But swordquest is coming back, at least in comic book form, thanks to. The plan was to release a quartet of swordquest games, each based around one of the four elementsearthworld, fireworld, waterworld, and. Earthworld, fireworld, waterworld, the poster of the movie appears were not talking about the kevin costner movie, and at last, there was going to be airworld. Waterworld is the third in a series of four individual contests comprising the atari swordquest challenge. Frye, and originally was called the adventure series. Nancy yi fan was about 14 when she penned sword quest, and, in a nutshell, sword quest is about, wait for it birdjesus.
It is a fantasy comic based on a group of adventurists who in their travels become fast friends. The series was to culminate in 1984 with the winner from each of the 4 contests facing off for the grand prize. In total, 10 different comic books were created, most of which were produced by dc comics. Peter cases quest to steal the sword of ultimate sorcery hit a few bumps along the way, like having to fight an evil wizard from another world, but he and his friends are seeing it through to the epic as defined by the dictionary conclusion of swordquest. The four worlds encompassing the quest came from ancient science, when earth, fire, water and air were though to be the four basic elements of the cosmos. Upon entering the chalice, the twins spy the crown, which vanishes. To have you all noticed, whether you guys didnt get a copy of the air world, well the story continues whether these atari fans ever discover to get the sword on someones hands. The packin comics for earthworld, fireworld, and waterworld can be read here. Oct 18, 2017 to have you all noticed, whether you guys didnt get a copy of the air world, well the story continues whether these atari fans ever discover to get the sword on someones hands. They were based on the 4 ancient elements of the cosmos, swordquest.
Finally, i dont recall if the fourth book was ever finished. Swordquest 6 book series kindle edition the atari age returns to comics with the most unexpected story of the year. To win that crown, you will have to pass certain tests of dexterity and cleverness in both the video game and the accompanying comic book. The swordquest series was a unique attempt to combine comic books and videogames into a contest of epic proportions. The means of entering these competitions was to find clues scattered throughout the game as well as in tiein comic books, created by dc comics, of which separate volumes were included with each game. View the waterworld comic book scanned in by walton c. The first issue was released in october 2007 and the series concluded in may 2010 with a giantsized 24th issue it is a fantasy story set in modernday about a young woman named dara brighton seeking revenge on a trio of siblings with unique abilities. The i ching itself is a series of 64 hexagrams six line figures, made up of all the possible combinations between the eight trigrams heaven, wind, water, mountain, earth, thunder, fire, and lake. It was bundled with a comic book, and as the player goes around the game they will find clues that point them to pages and panels in the book words from the comic book eventually. Each of the games came with a comic book that explained the plot, as well as containing part of the solution to a major puzzle that had to be solved to win the contest, with a. Mar 08, 2016 the plan was to release a quartet of swordquest games, each based around one of the four elementsearthworld, fireworld, waterworld, and airworld. Jan 04, 2008 sword quest is the prequel to swordbird, and tells the life of the dove windvoice before he became the legendary swordbird. The swordquest series was ataris first multipart gaming series. Contest in 1983, atari ran the swordquest contest, in which contestants would play the game to get clues 2 numbers that would lead them to a certain page and panel in the included comic book that contained hidden words.
This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. They are caught in a waterspout that deposits them into waterworld. Swordquest, a property with a history that sounds like its out of a comic book gets a comic book that could only be a comic book. Comics packed in with atari video game and are not normal comic book size. Gibson upon entering the chalice, the twins spy the crown, which vanishes before they are able to reach it.
For earthworld, only 8 of 5,000 contest entrants found the correct 5 clues needed, with. The quest for the reallife treasures of ataris swordquest. Reier to the next world in the swordquest series, fireworldru. Swordquest is the name for an unfinished comic book series developed and published by dc comics, written by roy thomas and gerry conway and illustrated by george perez and dick giordano the books were an integral part of ataris swordquest adventure game series for the atari 2600. The i ching book of changes is an ancient chinese text, and is one of the five classic books of confucianism. The first issue was released in october 2007 and the series concluded in may 2010 with a giantsized 24th issue. The sword is a monthly comic book limited series created by the luna brothers and published by american company image comics. Tarra heads for the surface while torr is caught in seaweed. Instead of finishing the plot of the original series story, it was a story about a fan of the original game series and his obsession with it to the point. Sword quest is the prequel to swordbird, and tells the life of the dove windvoice before he became the legendary swordbird. Room number, carrying pouch, playing figure, doorway, carrying pouch with objects and object in room.
Refer back to the enclosed comic book and hint at the solution to the earthworld ouzzle. Atari commissioned dc to produce the story of the series through comic books packaged with each title. History this atari 2600 game was the first part of an overall series of games and a contest by atari at the time of release. I do recall, though, seeing the real prize, the jewelencrusted sword at a trade show and thought it looked awesome. Even i played the game once with my old friend, i just went in circles finding some clues no other than numbers to look over an old comic book to solve some puzzles. Details about the games themselves can be found here years later, a spinoff comic book story swordquest realworld by chad bowers and chris sims was released. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
It is said that the talisman was actually made of 18k gold and. See more ideas about comics, dc comics and comic books. Ataris bringing back its swordquest comics polygon. I do recall, though, seeing the real prize, the jewelencrusted sword at. They must solve a series of puzzles to escape earthworld and jump into the. You can enter any room on reset if you play the attract mode.
Swordquest series group description ataris swordquest series of adventure games. Players who were able to solve the game could win real life prizes and a chance to win an overall prize from playing all four games, earthworld, fireworld, waterworld and airworld. Many of the games puzzles require the player refer to the book to find the hidden clues and solve the riddles. The ultimate objective in the waterworld contest is the jeweled crown, made at a cost of s25,ooo. Once upon a time, video games were more than games. In its true essence, the idea of the swordquest game series is a great one. The atari force comics shipped with the games defender, berzerk, star raiders, phoenix, and galaxian. He was counting down the days to the release of the final game. The nerd looks back to the history behind the swordquest series of games for the atari 2600, and one of the most elaborate contests created around a video game. The whole swordquest project was terminated by atari before we could even start on the art.
Swordquest is the name for an unfinished comic book series developed and. The swordquest series was a series of packin comics developed by dc comics to accompany the intended fourgame swordquest series for the atari 2600. Aug 06, 2017 the 35year hunt for swordquest s lost treasures. Of these ten comics, two formed a related series of books.
Each of the games came with a comic book that explained the plot, as well as. According to the comic book, the twins are separated but both meet pretenders to the waterworld throne. The comic book checked in with two twins, torr and tarra, that are warped into the earthworld. Atariage news, message boards, rarity guides, game database, manuals, pictures, articles, links, and much more. Your goal in the waterworld game cartridge is to discover the. Earthworld, swordquest fireworld and swordquest waterworld. Originally slated to be 4 atari 2600 games with corresponding comics only 3 games were ever produced. Players would play the games and discover various numeric codes. Each of the comics had hidden words embedded in the scen back to comics contents. He was counting down the days to the release of the final game, airworld, only to be shattered when the news surfaced that it would never be released.
Waterworld atari 2600, 1983 at the best online prices at ebay. It is the second in the awesome series of swordquest games for the 2600. More than 30 years ago, atari and dc comics teamed up to release a series of video games for the atari 2600, swordquest, that tied into comic books published by dc. Atari also released three comic books with the swordquest video game series, and the stories included clues that contributed to the fun of the gameplay.
Waterworld is the third in a series of four individual contests comprising the atari sword quest challenge. Jul 20, 20 comic based off the atari 2600 video game. Im talking about the swordquest games for the atari 2600. If you played the granddaddy of all video systems, the atari 2600, then you may also remember the comic books the company introduced, atari force. Earthworld, fireworld, waterworld, and airworld, which each game having its own contest. Unfortunately while the comic books were well thought out, the games themselves were boring, difficult, and about as much fun as smashing your thumb over and over again with a hammer.
It was also drawn for a different size and wouldnt necessarily adapt to the traditional comic book trim size. The books were an integral part of atari s swordquest adventure game series for the atari 2600. The games were accompanied by a small comic book which, in addition to providing entertainment, also yielded clues to helping complete that particular game and the series as a whole. The plan was to release a quartet of swordquest games, each based around one of the four elementsearthworld, fireworld, waterworld, and airworld. The redhot team of chris sims, chad bowers, and ghostwriter x down set fight have a new game and the stakes have never been higher. The game was sold with a swordquest waterworld comic book. Waterworld, programmed by tod frye, is the third and final installment of the swordquest series of atari 2600 games. Each of the games came with a comic book that explained the plot, as well as containing part of the solution to a major. This page contains information about swordquest volume 1. They then sent in the correct words and their entry and a certain number of contestants were. Released by atari for the 2600, swordquest was a large scale of contests that consisted of 4 games that would each crown a champion, with a grand finale with all four champions vying for a grand prize. Your goal in the waterworld game cartridge is to discover the seven numerical clues that will refer you to the appropriate page and frame number of the accompanying comic book. The comic books were produced by dc comics, written by roy thomas and gerry conway, and drawn and inked by george perez and dick giordano.
During the playoff, which ran on special versions of the games, the person who managed to find the. A careful poetic reading of the comic book is required in order to obtain information that will be helpful in selecting the valid wordclue answers from the false ones. Transcript of avgn episode swordquest angry video game. No, there was no airworld story ever written or drawn. The swordquest series was an ambitious video game comic contest by atari and dc comics.
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