Dusk of the Gods
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Dusk of the Gods is an isometric-view computer role-playing game developed by Event Horizon Software and published by Interstel in 1991.
. The player assumes the role of a fallen warrior (an Einherjar
) tasked by the god Odin
to attempt to change the destiny of the gods and avert their fall during the coming war. Although the title takes some liberty with the accepted mythos, most elements are well represented and hence can be considered semi-educational.
The tasks given to the player include:
Once all of the tasks are completed, Heimdall can be asked to blow his horn, causing the battle of Ragnorak to commence, with the outcome then being reported to the player.
Plot
The game plot takes place in the time shortly before Ragnorak, an epic battle at the end of the world in Norse mythologyNorse mythology
Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
. The player assumes the role of a fallen warrior (an Einherjar
Einherjar
In Norse mythology, the einherjar are those that have died in battle and are brought to Valhalla by valkyries. In Valhalla, the einherjar eat their fill of the nightly-resurrecting beast Sæhrímnir, and are brought their fill of mead by valkyries...
) tasked by the god Odin
Odin
Odin is a major god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard. Homologous with the Anglo-Saxon "Wōden" and the Old High German "Wotan", the name is descended from Proto-Germanic "*Wodanaz" or "*Wōđanaz"....
to attempt to change the destiny of the gods and avert their fall during the coming war. Although the title takes some liberty with the accepted mythos, most elements are well represented and hence can be considered semi-educational.
The tasks given to the player include:
- Recovering the missing head of Thor'sThorIn Norse mythology, Thor is a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility...
hammer, Mjolnir. - Finding key items needed to forge a chain to bind Fenrir.
- Strengthening Thor's fishing line, so that it doesn't break when catching the world serpent.
- Obtaining a special breastplate for HeimdallHeimdallIn Norse mythology, Heimdallr is a god who possesses the resounding horn Gjallarhorn, owns the golden-maned horse Gulltoppr, has gold teeth, and is the son of Nine Mothers...
.
Once all of the tasks are completed, Heimdall can be asked to blow his horn, causing the battle of Ragnorak to commence, with the outcome then being reported to the player.