MYTHOS PLUS EDITION
TECHNICAL DATA
Production Team:Original Coding & Design: José Vicente Pons
Original Graphics: José Vicente Pons
Cover Illustration: Carlos A. Díaz Maroto
Release Year:1990 (Original)
Mod/Plus Year:2025
Compatibility:PCW 8256 - PCW 8512 - PCW 9512 / PCW Plus / PCW# mini
Graphics:4 Infernal Colors (Optimized extended palette)
Sound:Integrated In-Game Music & Sound FX
Peripherals:Keyboard / Compatible Joystick
Loading:Single Load (Optimized high-speed structure)
Genre:Arcade / Action / Side-scrolling Platformer
Language:Spanish
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Description
An absolute classic from the golden age of Spanish software, originally designed under Opera Soft S.A. in 1990 by José Vicente Pons, receives a definitive treatment in digital interactive preservation. "Mythos Plus Edition" is an ambitious and deep hardware enhancement overhaul developed by Enrique G. Gálvez for the Amstrad PCW line and next-generation compact systems like the PCW# mini. This version rescues a title historically bottlenecked by the commercial limitations of ancient office hardware, transforming it into a vibrant, high-octane arcade experience that pushes the Z80 architecture to unprecedented heights on the system.
The narrative plunges us straight into the dark corners of Greek mythology. Players take control of the mighty and swift centaur archer Ahyzar, the chosen champion of the god Krosar. Our divine mission is to infiltrate the heavenly peaks and subterranean vaults of Mount Olympus itself to retrieve seven stolen magical coins of divine power. This quest pits you against endless waves of nightmarish creatures, chimeras, spectral soldiers, and mythological guardians holding down every sector of the map via tactical flip-screen and scrolling platforming structures.
In stark contrast to the sluggish frame rates and dead silence of the original 1990 build, this "Plus Edition" features a massive engine rewrite: a drastically boosted execution speed and ultra-responsive controls have been injected into the game, turning traversal and platforming into a pure exercise of rapid reflexes. Visually, the game ditches its flat monochrome look to boast a striking "4 Infernal Colors" configuration, providing moody, high-contrast dithering and a sinister atmosphere to the sprites and levels of Olympus.
The sound department stands out as another great triumph of this preservation effort: it adds a full-length, in-game musical soundtrack that dynamically drives the pacing of your jumps and bow shots, completely supported by rewritten audio effects (FX) for every arrow hit, dodge, and enemy death. An essential piece of digital collector item that truly dignifies the Amstrad PCW library.
Box Cover
Manual
Includes the official game documentation updated with the new hardware engine technical specifications.
Disks
Labels
3“ Floppy disk label printing specs (Height: 7.00 cm - Width: 7.10 cm).
Extras
Keyboard & Controls
The Plus Edition optimizes keyboard matrix polling to fully eliminate key ghosting. It features support for emulated digital joysticks alongside the default rapid-action key mapping layout optimized for the centaur Ahyzar.
Q Key:Jump / Move Up
A Key:Crouch / Drop Down Platforms
O Key:Gallop Left
P Key:Gallop Right
SPACEBAR:Shoot Magical Arrow (Enhanced rapid fire)
Hints and Tips to Beat the Game
• Master the Bow's Fire Rate: The boosted execution speed allows you to loose arrows far more fluidly than before. Keep enemies at bay; close-quarters collisions with your centaur body will quickly deplete your health bars.
• Room Layout Memorization (Flip-Screen): When moving between rooms, the high-speed engine rewrite means spawned enemies can catch you off guard instantly. Always advance near screen transitions with your bow fully tense.
• Hunt Down the Divine Coins: There are 7 coins in total hidden across the upper and lower altars of Mount Olympus. Scour layouts vertically utilizing pillars to avoid leaving any pathways unchecked.
• Manage Your Three Lives Wisely: The game retains its brutal, pure 80s arcade difficulty. Remain calm and analyze flying monster movement arcs to dodge sudden instant deaths.
Map
Full cartographic level layout maps of Mount Olympus to pinpoint Krosar's sacred coins.
Available Downloads
Game File
Documentation
Videos