Zorro

About

Zorro is a side-scrolling platformer where precise movement and weapon choice define your progress. You navigate 19th-century California deserts, ghost ships, and treacherous terrain as the masked hero. Each level demands timing, leaping over traps, climbing obstacles, and switching between a short-range sword and a longer-reaching whip. Combat and exploration intertwine as you avoid predators, solve environmental puzzles, and confront enemies in a linear but methodical adventure. The game stands out for its demanding physics and tight controls which have earned it a 8/10 average on retro DOS forums. While the story leans heavily on pulpy dime-novel tropes, the challenge of mastering Zorro’s dual weapons and avoiding fatal falls keeps players engaged. Its 1995 release placed it in a competitive era of platformers but its focus on deliberate play over flashy action carved a niche among fans of old-school difficulty.

Storyline

Gold - Long ago the priests of La Refugio Sagrado Mission discovered gold on their land. When word of an attack spread, the mine was sealed to hide the treasure forever. Greed - The evil Don Francisco Cortez now has the map to the mine and will use all his cunning and deceit to find the gold for himself. Gallantry - As Zorro, defender of justice, you must brave the desert wilderness of 19th century California armed with only your whip and blade. Battle Cortez and his bandits. Explore ancient ghost ships. Fend off vultures and man-eating plants. And with the mark of the Z, return the gold to the village mission and fulfill the legend of our masked hero.