Dun Darach

_Dun Darach_ may be the first ever videogame prequel – to Tir Na Nog. As
such, it features the warrior Cuchulainn of Muirmethne, in a war against the
Conachta. When he and his colleague Loeg meet a beautiful woman named Skar in
an inn, they do not suspect that she is a spy, and will kidnap Loeg to the
secret city of Dun Darach (the ‘Oak Fort’ in Celtic). Cuchulainn will not
stand for this, and sets off to Dun Darach to rescue him. This will involve
secondary quests being completed along the way.

The game system is identical to that of Tir Na Nog – a single road of the city
is shown at a time, which can be walked along to the left or right. When you
come to a junction, the view can be rotated by 90 degree to allow this path to
be followed. Gameplay is also similar – sword fights must be won and word-
based puzzles solved, although unlike Tir Na Nog you cannot die.

Trade and money management plays a bigger part than before – objects can be
offered to, sold to and stolen from others, and you get obtain jobs for money.
Watch out for Ryde the policeman – if he finds you with stolen goods,
everything you are carrying will be taken. You must also speak to people and
enter magic rooms to obtain key information.