Conan the Barbarian

About

Conan the Barbarian is a 1985 arcade action game for the Bally Astrocade where you play the titular warrior, slicing through waves of monsters in maze-like environments. Using a simple control scheme, you dodge and attack to clear each stage, with difficulty scaling from easy to expert. The game's stripped-down design focuses on quick reflexes and memorizing path layouts to avoid ambushes. This title is notable for its convoluted development history. Originally conceived as King Arthur's Adventure in 1981, it was rebranded as Quest for the Orb but never released due to publisher Astrovision's financial collapse. A prototype later surfaced with Dave Carson Software, who finally published it under the Conan license in 1985. While the final product is modest in scope, it serves as a curiosity for retro gaming historians. Its rough edges and dated visuals can't mask the game's role as one of the earliest licensed Conan releases, offering a glimpse at a forgotten corner of 80s arcade development.

Storyline

Fearsome monsters give chase through a series of mazes as Conan, armed with his sword, battles them. Various levels allow you to play this adventure game with skills ranging from novice to professional. See how many monsters you can get.