Legacy
Free Fall Associates developed a sequel to the game called Archon II: Adept in 1984 (it appeared on different systems on different dates). Not very similar to the original, it had improved graphics, different creatures, and required different strategy to win. The players in this version represented either Order or Chaos and possessed 4 adepts that could cast powerful spells. The game also featured an end-game option called the "Apocalypse spell," where one player or the other could call for a final battle to determine the outcome of the game. The Amiga version featured full stereo sound, unusual for games of the day.
The Unholy War is a PlayStation game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive in 1998. It was designed by Paul Reiche III and featured a similar style of strategy and combat as Archon. An unofficial sequel, Archon III: Exciter, was produced by unknown Archon fans for the Commodore 64 in 1985.
Paul Reiche and Fred Ford went on to create the Star Control series of video games. The combat component of the first Star Control game is very similar in that each player has a group of spaceships with different abilities which they send into one-on-one combat. Paul and Fred went on to found Toys for Bob, and create many other games together.
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