Tim Hartnell Creating Adventure Games Book

Unlock the secrets of classic gaming with this essential guide by master gamesman Tim Hartnell! Perfect for enthusiasts of vintage computing, 'Creating Adventure Games on Your Computer' provides expert guidance on crafting your own digital worlds using BASIC. This comprehensive volume teaches you how to design complex maps, intricate labyrinths, magical spells, and formidable villains. Whether you are a budding developer or a retro-gaming collector, you will love the inclusion of four full-scale, ready-to-run adventure games: 'Werewolves and Wanderers', 'The Aftermath of the Asimovian Disaster', 'The Citadel of Pershu', and 'Chateau Galliard'. Each game comes complete with the necessary BASIC language program listings and clear instructions to get your fantasy worlds running on your home or personal computer.