---
name: "edgar"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "edgar"
version: "1.37-1+b1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/edgar"
---

# edgar(6)

A 2D platform game with a persistent world.

## NAME

edgar - A 2D platform game with a persistent world.

## SYNOPSIS

**edgar** \[*OPTION*\]

## DESCRIPTION

The Legend of Edgar is a platform game, not unlike those found on the Amiga and SNES. Edgar must battle his way across the world, solving puzzles and defeating powerful enemies to achieve his quest.

When Edgar's father fails to return home after venturing out one dark and stormy night, Edgar fears the worst: he has been captured by the evil sorcerer who lives in a fortress beyond the forbidden swamp.

Donning his armour, Edgar sets off to rescue him, but his quest will not be easy...

## OPTIONS

- **-record** *filename*

  Captures keyboard input.

- **-playback** *filename*

  Replays captured keyboard input.

- **-load** *slot*

  Loads the game in *slot*. Slots begin at 0.

- **-nojoystick**

  Disables the joystick.

- **-joystick** *slot*

  Use the joystick in slot *slot*. Slots begin at 0.

- **-showcredits**

  Show the end credits.

- **-language** *language*

  Use language code *language*. e.g. en\_US, es, pl

- **-h**, **-help**

  Display help screen.

## MORE INFO

The Legend of Edgar gameplay manual can be found in \</usr/share/doc/edgar/index.html\>.

## AUTHOR

Written by Richard Sweeney \<riksweeney@hotmail.com\>.