Lane Mastodon vs. The Blubberman
Three more stories followed before Infocom decided to halt the unsuccessful venture. The lackluster response was perhaps due to the fact that the comics-- with the exception of ZorkQuest, are based on original premises created by Infocom designers. Furthermore, the then-primitive graphics technology was not conducive to engaging animations. But then again, the dismal sales of Marvel Comics CD-ROM comics today may be suggesting that comics are best suited to print medium after all.
Written by Steve Meretzsky, the first Infocomics story is like watching a decent "B" movie, complete with stereotypical aliens, a bumbling superhero, and tongue-in-cheek humor in the style of Meretzsky's earlier Leather Goddesses of Phobos. Fun for a good laugh or two, but the illogical plot and sophomoric humor may turn some off.
Average Rating: | 8.14 [7 votes] |
Genre: | Adventure |
Designer: | Steve Meretzky |
Developer: | Tom Snyder Productions |
Publisher: | Infocom |
Year: | 1988 |
Software Copyright: | Infocom |
Theme: | Science Fiction, Humorous |
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More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Gamma Force in: Pit of A Thousand Screams, Zork Quest 1: Assault on Egreth Castle, Zork Quest 2: The Crystal of Doom |
Thanks to... | Mok |
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