Recently I found a website that reviewed all new and upcoming adventure
games. So I thought "What about the forgotten gems of the 80's?"
well there are enough of them for sure! This will be the first of a
hopefully long list of forgotten gems...
This is a great text adventure that has these features:
Nearly 150 unique locations
A parser that recognizes approximately 1,500 words
An estimated play time of 25 hours
Original system: IBM PC
Year:1989
Company: Castle Software
Where to get it: SEE BELOW
How to play: DOSBOX (older versions), Windows (game on site)
Type: Shareware
Needed: Hints, manual, map, walk through, author contact (Daniel Berke
and Matthew Engle)
UPDATE: GET EVERYTHING HERE! http://www.excelsior-rpg.com/register.htm
The earth is in desperate trouble. The rapid population growth
and the need for electricity has nearly depleted the earth's fossil
fuels. Nuclear power helps a little, but isn't enough to keep up
with the growing need for energy. In this game, you play the role
of a scientist. Your assignment is to travel into the future and
try to discover how people in the future use energy. You only have
10 hours to complete your mission. Basically, it's up to you to
save the world.
Try it out, let me know what you think!
Those of us old enough to remember Commodore and Atari computers will surely remember the name Jack Tramiel. But in case you aren’t familiar with the name, Starting in a typewriter repair shop, Jack later went on to found Commodore computers. He was responsible for bringing about the Pet and Commodore series computers. He was, in fact, responsible for bringing low cost computers to the masses. After establishing the C64 as a dominant force in the industry, Jack left Commodore to join Atari. At the end of the 3rd party personal computer boom, Jack was responsible for Commodore series of computers, a range a Atari computers including the Atari ST. The video below is an interview regarding the 520 ST and its capabilities at the time comparing it to the Apple line of computers.
Jack was 83 years old and will be missed. From 80sWeb.com I want to thank you Jack for the hours of fun and entertainment you have given me and the rest of the world through these technological marvels of the time.
I was shocked when I saw the news headline: ”Whitney Houston found dead”. I could write about her personal tragedies. her demons, her obstacles. Instead i will keep this brief, Rest in peace Whitney. I’m not sue you ever knew the effect you had on people you never met. You will be missed but not forgotten.
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