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Adventures of Barsak the Dwarf

1984, the year Adventures of Barsak the Dwarf was released on Commodore 64. Published by Gilsoft, this adventure game is available for free on this page.

AdventureWriter

DOS 1983
If you haven't played AdventureWriter or want to try this role-playing video game (rpg), download it now for free! Published in 1983 by Gilsoft, AdventureWriter was an above average interactive fiction title for its time.

Africa Gardens

Africa Gardens is a text-only adventure game written with 'The Quill' adventure generator. The game is set in an old Victorian hotel. The game begins with a message from the hotel management welcoming the player to Africa Gardens and wishing him a pleasant stay. Ominously it concludes, 'In fact, Mr. Robinson hopes that you will be one of his many guests who never feel they can leave. ' This leads the player straight into the heart of the story, the mystery of Africa Gardens and its missing guests. As the player explores the hotel, they come across objects that they can collect. However, since only a couple of objects can be carried at a time, an important part of the game is remembering where the objects are and making sure the player has the correct object in his possession before attempting anything risky. The game keeps score as the player progresses, certain actions will increase the score, for example, by 5%, while others will decrease it. The game also has a save function and can save to tape or disk.

Africa Gardens

Africa Gardens is an early 1984 game released for the ZX Spectrum. It was developed by British software company Incentive Software, and published by Melbourne House. It is a strategy game in which the player must manage their own African garden, with a view to growing as many plants and vegetables as possible. The game takes place on a two-dimensional grid, with the player's garden occupying the center. The player must place various types of plants and vegetables around the garden, while attempting to manage the environment. The player must also keep their garden free of weeds, pests, and other unwanted elements. The goal is to create the most productive and profitable garden possible. The game features a variety of elements, such as a timer, a sun-based weather system, and an assortment of tools and items. The player must also manage the resources available to them, such as water and soil, in order to maximize their garden's productivity. The game also features various types of pests and animals, which can be eliminated using a variety of methods. Africa Gardens is an enjoyable and challenging game for those who enjoy strategy titles. It requires the player to carefully manage their resources, while also paying attention to the environment in order to create the most fruitful and profitable garden possible. With its variety of elements, it is sure to keep players engaged and entertained for hours.

Devil's Island

1984, the year Devil's Island was released on Commodore 64. Published by Gilsoft, this adventure game is available for free on this page.

Diamond Trail

The priceless Sinclive diamond has been stolen from the Jewel Room of Spectraisia's capital city, Microdrivia, just before its premiere for public viewing. With the diamond stolen, the premiere cannot be delayed or the public will doubt its existence, so you have been assigned the task of finding and bringing the diamond back. There is also talk of a fake version and you have to find it and bring it back. As you explore the surroundings you will get hungry, so you must find and consume food to keep your strength up. Diamond Trail is a text adventure in which the screen has text describing each location and you type commands with the keyboard to interact with your surroundings.

Magic Castle

1983, the year Magic Castle was released on ZX Spectrum. Published by Gilsoft, this adventure game is available for free on this page.

Mindbender

Sitting in your office doing your monotonous work, you receive a phone call that makes you lose consciousness and you end up in a cell. A revolutionary group has managed to get their hands on a powerful computer-controlled device that will allow them to control the minds of the world's population. However, your mental capacity has made you immune to the device, so they have labeled you as an enemy of their cause and thrown you in jail. Your mission now is to escape from your cell, locate the device and save humanity from being controlled. Mindbender is a text adventure in which the screen has text describing your location and you type commands with the keyboard to interact with your environment.

Spyplane

Released in 1984, Spyplane was a ZX Spectrum game from Incentive Software that quickly became a key title in the platform’s library. The game puts players in the cockpit of a high-tech spy plane where they must complete a number of dangerous missions. Spyplane’s graphics were surprisingly detailed for the time, featuring vivid colors and impressive sound effects. The game’s main objective is to recover stolen weapons and eliminate enemy forces. Players must navigate their way through a variety of hostile environments, using the plane’s on-board weapons to take out hostile planes and tanks. As players progress, they must also monitor their fuel and dodge enemy fire. The game also features some impressive features, such as the ability to use radar, a map view and even a mini-game in which players must land their plane on a runway. These features help to add a level of realism to the game and makes the challenge of completing each mission even more enjoyable. Spyplane is an exciting title and one that is still enjoyable to this day. The game’s graphics, features and challenge make it an essential title in any ZX Spectrum library and it is a great way for players to experience a classic game from the 1980s.

The Curse

The Curse is a single player text adventure game. The game is set in ancient Egypt. The player takes the role of someone who has visited a traveling fair and entered a fortune teller's tent. By looking into the fortune teller's crystal, the player is transported to another world and from there must find his way back. Along the way, the player's score/progress is recorded as a percentage; the maximum score at the end of the game is 100%.
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