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GA-01:  Adventure and Role Playing Games


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0100 `Trek' Games          Small Programs Disk
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CTrek 1.1
   Martin, T. Wendell Jr.
   $0
is a fairly simple game of Star Trek ship-to-ship combat designed to utilize the
capabilities of Covox's Speech Thing and Voice Master Key. You can play it
without either product, but either one will greatly increase your enjoyment of
the game. It's nice to be able to pace back and forth, barking orders and
receiving verbal reports (and hearing actual sounds from the show) instead of
sitting hunched over a keyboard, reading a screen and listening to random Beeps.

Dueling Starships A.00.00 (DSS)
   D'Angelo and Dea
   $15
is a two-player real-time battle between opposing starships.  The computer
screen and keyboard are split in half allowing the captains of both starships
to play simultaneously.

PDTrek 2.5
   McLawhorn, Carl
   $?
is about as far removed from the old non-graphics mainframe "Star Trek" games as
the Enterprise is from a row boat.

SuperTrek (SUPRTREK)
   is a non-graphics version of the "Star Trek" type games.

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EGATrek
   Anderson, Nels ASP
   $15
   $20012/4217
is based on the classic game of Star Trek but takes full advantage of the high
resolution of the EGA display. The further back you go in playing Star Trek on
old clunkers like the TRS-80 or old mainframes, the more you will appreciate
the color and graphics of this EGA version. Expanded help screens are
provided, and replays are allowed.


Intra-Galactic Battles
   Hause, William D.
   $10
   #20012/2960
is a detailed and sophisticated "Star Trek" type of game. It features great
sound effects and beautiful graphics on EGA/VGA of up to 640x480 resolution
and 16 colors. One player can battle computer controlled ship(s) or play
against other human players. Even the documentation, which describes the state
of the known universe, makes for interesting reading.


Tommy's Trek
   Tommy's Toys
   $?
   #20012/1635
is a different version of the old non-graphics Star-Trek type game, but with
music and real-time animation, as well as a complex autopilot which runs the
ship for you if desired.


Turbo Trek
   JDG Simulations, Inc.
   $15
   #20012/4017
puts you in charge of a starship in combat. You can choose from a variety of
scenarios and how to allocate energy among the ship's devices. You can also
design your own scenarios. You can play against the computer or against other
players. Requires EGA/VGA and a mouse.


Visual Star Trek
   $0
   #4745
is a Star Trek type game. This is a beta version with no documentation, but
anyone familiar with Trek type games should not have any trouble figuring it
out. The program uses VGA graphics and sound and has many interesting features.
A mouse is required and is used to issue all commands. As the mouse cursor
passes over an object (planet, star, Klingon ship, etc.), a description of the
object appears. You move the Enterprise by clicking on the desired location.


Ancients I: The Deathwatch
   FARR-WARE
   $24
   #20014/4086
is a 3-D fantasy adventure game with outstanding graphics. Your party of four
characters must explore the city of Locklaven and ultimately enter the dungeon
to eradicate an unknown evil. You can visit several shops, bartering for weapons
and food and drink. You can try your luck at the Wheel of Despair at the Casino,
or toss down some ale at the Dragon Inn.

Within the Temple of Healing, the priests can heal your character or even
resurrect the dead. Only the proper mixture of magic, wits, and brute strength
will prevail against the powers of darkness. A mouse and 1.3+meg of disk space
are required.


Conquest for Global Domination
   Bayless, Mark C.
   $10
   #20014/2219
is a game in which you keep your country's population alive and eliminate all
other players' and Robots' countries. At the start of the game this does not
appear difficult, and indeed with experience it isn't. However, the Robot
countries have the same objective and will aggressively attack you as they
deem fit, other players obviously are in the same situation you are. To stay
alive and eventually conquer the world, you will need to manage your
resources, and effectively employ defensive and offensive strategies using the
weapons and defenses available to you.


Facing the Empire
   MVP Software ASP
   $15
   #20014/3440
challenges you to save the universe from utter conquest by the dread Morte
Star Empire. You must build up the Lyran fleets, gather intelligence on the
Morte, and search the stars for the Morte bases. Can you stop these insane
intergalactic interlopers?


Starlord
   Cox, Keith W.
   $0
   #20014/1472
is a complex game where you start as a cadet and work your way up to commander.
As you are moving through the ranks, the challenge is to convert all the planets
and bases of a given sector to be friendly to the Empire.


Bandor 1.1
   Magic Lemon Software
   $20
   #20072 [4 disks]
is a 3-D "Dungeons and Dragons" type graphic adventure game. In your
quest to become a hero of Bandor, you will assemble a party of daring
adventurers to prevent the evil Storm King's minions from overrunning
your city. Visit the armory to obtain weapons, and head to the Training
Grounds to improve your fighting skills and increase your magical
knowledge. The Priests of P'Tah will offer you healing (for a small
fee), and valuable information can be overheard at the Keg & Ale tavern.

This is a very vast game, with impressive graphics and an excellent
mouse-based interface. Requires 2.25 meg of hard disk space, MCGA or
better video, and 580K free RAM. Sound Blaster support is also provided.


Bandor II: Wrath of the Storm Giant King
   Magic Lemon Software ASP
   $20
   #20101
is the second in a series to the 3-D graphic adventure game, Bandor
(above). Bandor II takes you through the forest to meet Wanaidi and
Roligel, to the slums to fight the Dark Servants, and to a cave to fight
the Storm Giant King Wraith. Requires 2.5 meg of hard disk space, 580K
free RAM and at least a 286. Sound Blaster support is also provided.
(Available on 3.5" 1.44MB MegaDisk ONLY!)


Castle Escape
   Jarrett, Eric
   $5-$12
   #20013/4174
You must find your way out of a gloomy dungeon. You will need to obtain items
along your journey to accomplish certain tasks, but you must be careful not to
get the wrong items or use these items at the wrong moment. EGA/VGA and over 1
meg of disk space are required.


Caves of Thor Volumn 1
   Replogle, Todd
   $10
   #20013/2626
is a 16-color arcade/adventure game with a four-way scrolling playfield. You
discover a vast underground empire, an immense network of caves, passages, and
chambers on an expedition in the icy mountains of Norway. Overcome the many
creatures that patrol it. It features great music and hazards such as lava pits,
a Thor Beast, and flowing streams.

Also included is Pharoah's Tomb (George Broussard; $25), which lets you travel
through a pyramid, trying to avoid various monsters and traps.


Moria
   Koeneke, Robert A. and Wilson, James E.
   $0
   #20013/1163
is a single-player dungeon simulation. A player may choose from a number of
races and classes when creating their character, and then run that character
over a period of days, weeks, even months; attempting to win the game by
defeating the Balrog which lurks in the deeper levels. The player will begin
his adventure on the town level where he may acquire supplies, weapons, armor,
and magical devices by bartering with various shop owners. The game of MORIA
is a complicated and challenging game, and will require a dedicated player to
win. Requires 640k and a hard disk.


Dungeons of Kairn
   Lawrence, Mike
   $15
   #20013/1811
is an exciting fantasy adventure game. You are to find the three lost
artifacts of power that could destroy Kairn. When you have recovered all three
of the remaining Artifacts, venture to the Island of Mysterion and destroy the
Mad Mage Inshanis. An optional initiative system causes monsters and
characters to act on an individual basis.


Dracula In London
   SDJ Enterprises, Inc.
   $9
   #7693/2220
recreates all the suspense and horror of Bram Stoker's original novel. In this
game you assume the role of a vampire hunter. Explore haunted mansions and
much more.


Insanity
   Wizard Games
   $20
   #7693/2577
is a huge maze-based adventure game where insanity rules. Find clues, solve
puzzles and try to stay alive where the unexpected is common, and pandemonium is
at every turn. This is a highly challenging and entertaining game suitable for
all of the family.


Moraff's Revenge Beginner
   MoraffWare
   $0
   #7693/2224
is a 3d maze adventure game in which you must explore dungeons, fighting
monsters and searching for goodies.


Moraff's World 7.0 [MORFWRLD] 08-93 CD
   Moraffware
   $?
   #7693/3642
is a fantastic 3-D maze adventure game. This is a massive extension and
improvement of Moraff's Revenge (#2224). It has 16 levels of dungeons and 20
classes of monsters, and provides a panoramic 360-degree view of the
surrounding dungeons. As you explore different areas, a map of where you have
been is revealed. The outstanding graphics are compatible with many video
configurations, from monochrome to Super VGA. 640K RAM is required, and a 286
or faster machine is recommended.


Moraff's Dungeons of the Unforgiven I 1.1 [UNFORGIV] 08-93 CD
   MoraffWare
   $?
   #20222 [2 disks]
is a dungeons and monsters game. You battle flying monsters, female
warriors, and water creatures. It features realistic 3D imaging,
built-in help, and support for Hercules to Super-VGA video. Requires a
hard disk or high density floppy.


Hugo's House of Horrors
   Gray Design Associates ASP
   $20
   #7719/2223
is a challenging adventure game that uses a combination of colorful 3-D
animated graphics and text. You control Hugo's destiny as he tries to
rescue his sweetheart, Penelope, who is imprisoned inside the haunted
house. EGA and over 900K of disk space is required. (Don't ask us for
advice; we couldn't get past the Mad Scientist.)


Hugo II: Whodunit?
   Gray Design Associates ASP
   $20
   #7719/3168
is an animated 3D adventure game by the authors of Hugo's House of
Horrors. This time a murder mystery is afoot with a couple of fiendish
twists and a large helping of humor along the way. There's a revolving
bookcase, a saucey French maid, a murderer, and lots more with many
different screens and characters. Requires EGA, 360K, and over 900K of
disk space.


Hugo III: Jungle of Doom
   Gray Design Associates ASP
   $24
   #7719/4177 [2 disks]
is the third installment of this popular adventure game series. Can Hugo
outwit the evil witch-doctor, find the mysterious pool of life, and
finally defeat his arch-enemy the Old Man? The game features excellent
EGA/VGA graphics, a turbo mode for high-speed exploring, built-in hints,
and much more. Requires 400K RAM and 1 meg of hard disk space.


DC Games 3.0 [DCGAMES1, DCGAMES2] 08-93 CD
   DC Software
   $45
   #20221 [2 MegaDisks]
allows you to create graphical adventure and role playing games. This
system supports for up to 1000 worlds with 500 characters or objects per
world; predefined scripts for a variety of character types and classes,
object types and classes and world types; graphic files for CGA, EGA,
VGA and TANDY screens; and a script programming language to modify just
about every aspect of the game.

Other features include Sound Blaster voice, music and text to-speech
drivers; PCX graphics; execution of DOS programs under script control;
and utilities to convert graphics, print reports, and create voice
files. A sample adventure game with Sound Blaster files is included.
Available on two 3.5" 1.44MB disks or PsL's August CD only.


Dulles Tower
   McKeown, John
   $any
   #1395
is an Air Traffic Control simulator that provides a realistic representation
of the responsibilities incurred while working in a real airport control
tower. This does not have a lot of slick graphics that might appeal to the
casual game player; we suspect that you have to really be into aviation to
appreciate this program. CGA-compatible video required.


First Expedition
   Englestad, Steve ASP
   $24
   #7721/4180 [2 disks]
is a seagoing graphic adventure game. You are an explorer navigating and
searching out old and new islands in a fantasy ocean world of sea monsters,
storms, and mazes.

Each day is about an eight-minute period. The world being explored is 20,000 by
20,000 units. Longitude and latitude are measured by these coordinates.
Navigation is done by the night stars.


Denarius Avaricius Sextus 1.6
   Thorsoft
   $15
   #12072
is a graphical adventure game about a red-haired Roman named Avaricius. Avvy
must make his way through Pompeii, escaping lions, blackmailers, and his
nagging wife.

Features include integrated shoot-'em-up, menu or command control, boss key,
save/restore, and corny jokes. Requires EGA/VGA and 1.4MB disk space.


Evets
   Ackerman, Steven P.
   $10
   #7175/1920 [3 disks]
is a role-playing fantasy adventure game.  The program creates a drama where
the player(s) are in a world of animated mythology.  Each player is a roguish
character living by his wits who attempts to challenge the fabulous spirits,
sprites and monsters of folklore.  Players explore endless labyrinths and
dungeons in search of treasure and glory.


FRP (Fantasy Role Playing Utility)
   Meier, W. Jeff & Hitchcock, Bill S.
   $20
   #1161
this product is aimed at providing Game Masters of Dungeons and Dragons and
Advanced D&D with a tool that eliminates many of the time consuming chores of
the Game Master.  This product is not a game, itself.  In fact, if you don't
know what a D&D Game Master is, you don't need this disk.  If you DO know what
it is, we highly recommend this disk.


HogBear
   Hogbear Software, Inc.
   $10
   #1763
is an adventure text/graphics game fashioned after the game of CASTLE. A few
interesting twists have been added to the game. The monsters can be reincarnated
at random and you'll have to watch out for the Hogbear! Other features are a
save-as-you-play mode and the ability to toggle sound on and off.


The Last Half of Darkness
   Soft Lab
   $22
   #20015/3520
Your strange Aunt (rumored to be a witch) has recently died while working on a
powerful magic potion. You are her only living relative and you can gain title
to her estate and fortune if you continue her studies in the field of magic.
Thus begins an excellent adventure, as you search the creepy old house for the
missing ingredients to the magic potion.

The graphics are really nice, and scary sounds and actual talking can be heard
through your PC speaker. Sound Blaster support is provided for enhanced sound
effects. Use of a mouse speeds game play along, but is not required. EGA/VGA
and a hard disk are required.


Quick Majik Adventure
   Neurosport
   $37
   #20015/3444
is a graphical adventure game with spells, monsters and magic items. It offers
detailed, colorful VGA and EGA graphics, but it will work on CGA systems too.
Requires a hard disk or high density disk.


The Rescue of Lorri in Lorrinitron
   BC Software
   $5
   #20015/4014
is a graphic adventure game in which the beautiful Princess Lorri has been
kidnapped, and your services are required by the King to rescue her. You must
recruit allies in your quest, fight the denizens of darkness, and face unknown
danger at every step.

The screen is normally a window that pans across the countryside as you move.
When you enter a village or castle, the screen zooms in for more detail. EGA/VGA
and over 900K of disk space are required.


Xoru
   Castle Technologies
   $20
   #20015/3043
is a pseudo-medieval story-quest where you compete to conquer the great Evil
Titan. Features include sound effects, challenging puzzles, scary monsters,
secret treasures, and lavish descriptions.


MythMaster
   Standley, Carol L.
   $25
   #7757/4330 [3 disks]
is a vagabond's adventure in 3-D. As Anton Schlepp, you must change your
vagrant image to likable young hero MythMaster. You'll explore a kingdom
of over 70 locations, talk with many characters and perform deeds. You
will also encounter some danger on your quest.

As you solve puzzles, your score will increase as it is compared to the
total points possible in the game. Requires EGA/VGA, 384K RAM, and 2.5
meg of hard disk space. A joystick is optional.


Nethack
   Fenlason, Jay
   $0
   #7740/1489 [2 disks]
is a game of 28+ levels, 150+ rooms, and countless corridors. Danger
abounds in this game. Besides a huge inventory of monsters there are
many traps awaiting the unwary. Also, many of the treasures you find
(and you find plenty if you live long enough) turn out to be very
hazardous to your health. In fact, if you are an average beginning
player, we can safely predict that you will probably not get past level
3 during the first 10 games you play (unless you happen to fall through
a trap door). Required: 512k, hard disk.


Hack
   Kneller, Don
   $?
   #7740/484
is a "Dungeons and Dragons"-type game. Like the other Dungeons and
Dragons game on the library, a hard disk or RAM disk is recommended. If
you do not have RAM-disk software, see the "Disk Drives" section of the
Guide.

Hack is a display oriented "Dungeons and Dragons" type game. It is
similar in style to ROGUE played on UNIX systems but HACK is much richer
in character. Hack has many more monsters and highly varied magic. The
motivation in Hack is to descend through the dungeon to find the Amulet
of Yendor, then return to the surface. As you travel you will meet
various creatures (most of them nasty), find objects (some having
magical properties), and experience many hazards in the dungeon itself.


Omega
   Brothers, Laurence R.
   $?
   #7740/1922
is a complex rogue-style game of dungeon exploration. There are a number
of ways to win, and the game (via the oracle) may impose some structure
on your exploration, but you need not follow all of the oracle's advice.
The game is very similar to Rogue, Hack, Ultrarogue, Larn, and other
such games. Requires 640K of memory and a hard disk.


One Night in Sweden
   Gustafsson, Roger
   $20
   #7177/2428 [2 disks]
is a murder mystery adventure or role-playing game. It proceeds from a man's
point of view, but women could play it too. This game is based on realistic
interaction with the characters in the story. There are no "right" or "wrong"
answers. You have to be smart and tactical to inspire confidence and get
information, just like in real life. You have to be even smarter to use the
clues and find out who the murderer is. The program features high-res black and
white animated graphics and music. The game is different each time you play.


Sleuth
   Miller, Eric
   $?
   #7177/741
is a murder-mystery adventure game. As you begin a game of SLEUTH a murder has
just been committed. Your job is to mingle with the houseguests and to search
the contents of the house until you feel you have solved the crime. Every game
of SLEUTH is different so you must fully explore the house each time that you
play.


Itty Bitty Mysteries
   BEZ
   $10
   #7177/4555
is a collection of five different mysteries to solve. Each mystery starts with
a picture of the situation and a little background information. As you move
the cursor around the screen, it will change into a magnifying glass when it
touches a clue.

When you are ready to solve the mystery, you are asked a series of question to
see if you really have all the facts. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to
figure these out, but you will have to pay careful attention to all the
obvious (and not-so-obvious) clues at your disposal.


Game Builder Lite 3.0 [GBUILDER]
   David Snyder, ASP
   $53
   #20364/12773  [2 disks]  [01/94 CD]
allows you to create graphics adventure games with no programming. Your
games can include 256-color graphics, character and background animation,
masking, object inventory and detection, music and sound effects, and more.


Pirate
   #1199
is an interesting maze type of game in which you try to work your way through
tunnels and ledges in and around a cave, looking for a pirate's treasure.
Once found, you attempt to work your way back out without losing the treasure.
Graphics and BASIC required.

Also on this disk is a French-language adaptation of the game by Jean-Pierre
Cabannes. The player may use the numeric keypad as direction keys, the
labyrinth and catacombs are more complicated, and the second location of the
treasure is at a random place.


QuestMaker
   Marietta Co-opware
   $23
   #3445
lets you play, modify and make your own animated graphical adventure games
using QuestMaker editors in conjunction with a PCX compatible paint program.
You can display an unlimited number of graphics during game play, and the
program allows players to examine things closer, like maps, objects, and
letters. Requires EGA/VGA, 512K, a hard disk and DOS 3+. A sample tutorial
game is included.


Reaping the Dungeon 1.0 [REAP]
   Ron Heuse
   $16
   #12782  [01/94 CD]
is a game that lets you go below the surface of the planet Jupiter, through
a complex series of mazes, in search of treasure. Along the way, you can
collect weapons for fighting the various creatures you may encounter. Find
the drop chute to go to the next level.


RockStar
   Wizard Games
   $20
   #2580
is a game in which you are trying to gain popularity and chart success in the
crazy world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Your health, alertness,
creativity, happiness, and drug intake are constantly monitored and must be
carefully controlled.


Rooms of the Abyss [ABYSS]
   Binder, Martin & Lichtenwalner, Damon
   $2
   #4753 (12-93 CD)
is a 3-D role-playing adventure game. You will explore King Edward's castle,
searching for the evil wizard Deerg. Collect armor, keys, and gold coins while
doing battle with snakes, bats, and poisonous spiders. You will gain experience
in your battles, and you must maintain health points to continue on. VGA and
640K required.


Stellar Explorer: The Drosi Encounter
   Dynamic Learning Systems
   $15
   #7700/4094 [2 disks]
is a graphic science-fiction role-playing game in which you must rescue a
crippled alien spacecraft trapped in a decaying orbit. You can talk to alien
crew members, pick up and use various items, operate equipment, buy and sell
items, and much more. Will you discover the alien's sinister plot before it is
too late? This is a very interesting game that combines elements of strategy,
action, and adventure. EGA/VGA, DOS 3.2+, and a hard drive are required.


Space Shades
   Frank, Rich
   $10-$31
   #7700/2528
is a 3D space flight simulator game that places you in the cockpit of a Space
Cruiser. You control your cruiser, a space station, and a spy remote while
exploring planets in preparation for your encounter with a hostile enemy.
There are graphics (including EGA/VGA), color text and monochrome text modes.
You can optionally play with a friend via a modem. Requires 340k.


SIMSpace [SIMSPACE] (11-93 CD)
   Rockland Software Productions
   $35
   #12583
is a spaceship flight and combat simulator. The screen is the bridge and
all the controls work via a mouse. You must complete as many missions as
you can before you die.

Features include photo quality bitmapped and rendered graphics with
digital and FM sound, many types of planets, wormholes, matter movers,
shuttles and over 250 different types of missions. Requires VGA, mouse,
3-9MB of disk space and a sound card.


Sword Quest 2
   NGS Software
   $12
   #12110
is a fantasy role-playing game based in a world of dragons, knights, and
magic. Your quest is to free a world from the power of an evil dragon
king. During pursuit, you are challenged by many divergent monsters and
confusing puzzles.

You get hints from people in towns you encounter, learn magical spells,
and find hidden items. It features Adlib/Sound Blaster music support.
Requires EGA/VGA.


Wilderness Survival
   Carroll, Christian D.
   $12-$15
   #1846
is a fantasy adventure game in which you get lost in the National Forest with
only a Swiss Army Knife and have to find your way to the Ranger Station.
Perils include fist fights with Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and others as well
as foot races with Indians. Meanwhile, Rugglestone Ripper is a murderer who
has been hiding in the forest and it's up to you to solve the crime and bring
him to justice.


Wizard's Lair
   Nowalk, Rick
   $25
   #7178/1636 [2 disks]
is an adventure game where you will travel with a group through the wilderness,
the wasteland or the hidden valley fighting various monsters.  Skill levels are
acquired as the game goes on. Stylized fonts are available for players with
EGA or VGA systems.

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