Synapse Electronics Magazine Ad Necromancer Atari 400/800 1982 Video Game Art
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Description
Synapse Electronics Magazine Ad Necromancer Atari 400/800 1982 Video Game Art. ; Substrate/Material: Paper; Identifiers: © 1982 Tim Boxell; Lot Count: 1. This vintage 1982 magazine advertisement features the dark fantasy world of 'Necromancer,' a video game title from Synapse Software designed by Bill Williams for the Atari 400/800 home computer systems. The artwork, signed by illustrator Tim Boxell, showcases a striking high-fantasy aesthetic typical of early 1980s gaming culture, depicting a powerful wizard casting spells against the backdrop of a massive, menacing face with glowing red eyes. The composition includes detailed illustrations of enchanted forests, sentient trees, and mystical creatures, capturing the 'yuppie' era's burgeoning interest in home computing and digital entertainment. The ad provides a narrative overview of the gameplay, urging players to 'restore the forests' and 'weave a network of ancient spells' before facing 'the EVIL ONE himself.' It highlights technical availability for 32K disk and cassette formats, with a mention of an upcoming 16K cartridge release. Two gameplay screenshots are visible at the bottom, showcasing the 8-bit graphics and user interface of the era. This piece serves as a significant historical artifact of the early 1980s software industry and the artistic direction of Synapse Software. Brand: Synapse; Product/Line: Necromancer (Video Game); Item Type: Magazine Ad; Artist: Tim Boxell; Art Style: Dark Fantasy / 80s Illustration; City/State/Country: Richmond, CA, USA; Logos/Graphics: Synapse logo, Atari 400/800 trademark, Tim Boxell signature; On-Piece Claims: 'The fastest action, the newest graphics and a little bit of old-time magic.'; Substrate/Material: Paper; Identifiers: © 1982 Tim Boxell; Lot Count: 1.
