Home Computing Weekly


Salvage

Categories: Review: Software
Author: K.I.
Publisher: Sumlock
Machine: Commodore 64

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #94

This text/graphics adventure is based on a redundant convict space shuttle. Your mission is to recover the valuable Sequerra Crystal, work out the teleport code and save your life by teleporting off the craft. You will have to overcome many problems and be careful not to get killed by the various traps which are awaiting you.

The game took about five hours to complete. It was found to be both interesting and mind bending in places. Quite a lot of thought and effort went into solving this game one evening. I would recommend it to anyone at all who likes adventures.

A graphical picture and a description is given for every location along with a list of objects and the obvious exits. The graphics are good and the display in general is well laid out and easy to read.

The program has a function which allows you to enter notes on the screen for reference purposes. Loading and saving of your current game on either tape or disc is available - these seem to work correctly.

K.I.