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INFOCOM CLASSICS

- ZORK
- PLANETFALL
- A MIND FOREVER VOYAGING
- TRINITY
- HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE
__GALAXY
- LEATHER GODDESSES OF PHOBOS
- THE LURKING HORROR
- SHOGUN
> ARTHUR

"Bob Bates' last game for Infocom before he founded Legend Entertainment is
interactive fiction at its best. As Infocom's last IF, the game also featured their
best parser ever (too bad it was never to see the light of day again). One mode
shows you a graphic of your area. Another gives you an onscreen map, a third shows
you your character's development, another constantly shows you a description of
your area, and another gives you a constant report on your inventory. And best of
all, you can change modes without expending a turn.

The plot is familiar but well executed. As future king of England, you as young
Arthur must prove your worth for the magical sword Excalibur. There are many
innovative puzzles that involve transforming yourself into various animals, and
guidance from Merlin is always close at hand.

One of the best things about the game is the incredible atmosphere it creates--
Bates went through great pains (or joy, as he definitely enjoyed making this game)
to make you feel as if you are truly in Arthurian England: the "Ole English"
writing is top notch, and characters well-defined and believable. With dozens of
locations, a good mix of traditional puzzles and "timed" ones (i.e. you must solve
it in a number of moves), and strong Arthurian atmosphere that reflects a lot of
research, Arthur is an underrated masterpiece." (Home Of The Underdogs)

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