| Review: | A pleasant game, made of various bits of Russian folk tales, plus
extraneous elements added for humorous effect. You play Prince Ivan, the
youngest of three brothers and the last to be sent in search of the
firebird that's been stealing your father's golden apples. Lots of
threefold repetitions and other fairy-tale motifs. Easy puzzles, a few
lengthy noninteractive scenes, and something like a maze (but mappable on
a grid). Consistently amusing, with lots of exaggeration (including some
exaggerated violence). A joy to play. Beginners will probably like this
one.
Rating: ****
Reviewed by Carl Muckenhoupt (30 Jun 2000)
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