Uwol: Quest for Money Overview
Uwol: Quest for Money is a fixed-screen platformer where the player navigates a pyramid-shaped manor called Storm Palace. The objective is to gather 255 coins across numerous single-screen rooms, each containing enemies and collectibles.
Movement wraps around the screen edges, and collecting all coins in a room opens two exits. These exits allow for some choice in progressing through the pyramid's structure. The game is challenging because reaching the bottom without the required coins forces a restart, though this allows the player to chart a new course through previously missed rooms.
Survival hinges on evasion, as three enemy types cannot be attacked. A strict time limit in each room adds pressure; if it expires, a relentless entity named Fanty appears and pursues Uwol until the room is cleared or the character perishes. Uwol begins with three lives, and a hit removes his clothing for a single layer of protection, which can be restored by finding a T-shirt.
