Game 575: Arena of Death (1991), Game 576: Darkhold (1987), and BRIEF: Buio! (1984)

Why does my sword have a blue tip? Arena of Death United KingdomHibbs Creations Limited (developer and publisher) Released 1991 for Commodore 64 Date Started: 1 May 2026Date Ended: 1 May 2026 Total Hours: 2Difficulty: Easy (2.0/5) Final Rating: (to come later) Ranking at time of posting: (to come later) Arena of Death is so simple that it's barely a game. You start it. You allocate 100 points among three attributes: strength (damage done), stamina (health), and skill (accuracy). You select the best weapon that your strength will support, plus a backup weapon in case you fumble it. I can take a broadsword or anything below. You select armor if you want. Different types of armor have different protective values but also subtract form your skill. Those rings aren't available to the player, but you encounter enemies who have them. You enter the arena. The game tells you what kind of enemy you're fighting, what kind of weapon he wields, and what kind of armor he has. Prepare to die,…