Gamma Force in: Pit of A Thousand Screams
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.
Third in the series, Gamma Force is IMHO the best Infocomics in the series feature a cast of cool superheroes, equally interesting sub-plots for each character, and a lot of action. The story's beginning is a little disorienting as perspectives change rapidly. More emphasis on backstory would have been better, but this is still a lot of fun to watch and the animations are cool.
Average Rating: | 8.11 [9 votes] |
Genre: | Adventure |
Designer: | Amy Briggs |
Developer: | Tom Snyder Productions |
Publisher: | Infocom |
Year: | 1988 |
Software Copyright: | Tom Snyder Productions |
Theme: | Science Fiction, Humorous |
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More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Lane Mastodon vs. The Blubberman, Zork Quest 1: Assault on Egreth Castle, Zork Quest 2: The Crystal of Doom |
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