Written by Joe Pranevich It seems like only two days ago that we started our look at Borrowed Time, the first game by Subway Software and a fun diversion as I prepare for Batman Returns. This is the first adventure game created by “The Game Doctor”, William Kunkel, during a […]
Infocom Marathon: Fooblitzky (1985)
Written by Joe Pranevich When it came to text adventures, Infocom appeared to have the golden touch. And yet, there were dark clouds looming if you knew where to look. The earliest “Zork” games still sold like hotcakes, regularly appearing on top sales charts, while newer releases packed a punch […]
Missed Classic 62: A Mind Forever Voyaging (1985) – Introduction
Written by Joe Pranevich I keep just missing all of the possible holiday tie-ins. Wishbringer, as it turns out, would have been absolutely perfect for Halloween with its child-friendly monsters and campy darkness. A Mind Forever Voyaging could have been an “Election Day Special” to connect with the recent midterm […]
Infocom Marathon: Cornerstone (1985)
Written by Joe Pranevich One of the sad truths about our beloved genre is that nothing is forever. Some of the greatest names in adventure games– Sierra, Adventure International, and even LucasArts– saw their day in the sun only to fall leaving behind unfinished games and frustrated fans. By 1992, […]