Gateway to Apshai (Colecovision and Commodore 64) Manual Artwork

This is the image from the Gateway to Apshai, a roguelike RPG for the Colecovision. Below is the crazy Commodore 64 box version...

Released in 1983, it's one of the first console RPGs, and it remains impressive in 2013--thirty years after it was made.

It's a few years after the groundsbreaking Ultima games, but still I have to admire Gateway to Apshai's ambition and vast amount of content. An almost endless series of dungeons are available to explore.

Give it a try, its one of the best on the Colecovision.

Donkey Kong Artwork

A gallery-style collection of Donkey Kong artwork and packaging. In one of them Mario looks like Thor and Donkey Kong is an anime super villain. Classic stuff. Anyone have a favorite version of Donkey Kong? The arcade and NES are probably the best, but Colecovision has its charm to be sure.

Frenzy Score

Playing some Colecovision Frenzy. 22702. Setting #1.

Colecovision Warrior of Wiz

Similar to Frenzy and Wizard of Wor. Classic arcade goodness. Kill the wizard and his robots before they kill you.

Colecovision Wizard's Quest

The first "Metroidvania," Metroid and later Castlevania, among others, would eventually copy this classic' style and sense of exploration.

Colecovision Ghost Adventure

Precursor to Adventure Island and Ghost 'N Goblins. Both games would steal most of their stuff from Ghost Adventure. 1983.

Commodore Tank War

A turn-based strategy combat game for the Colecovision. 1983. 

Colecovision RPG 2

Another Colecovision RPG screenshot.

Colecovision RPG

An RPG for the Colecovision. This is a mock-up.