Black Island Adventure
| Full title | Black Island Adventure |
| Year of release | 1984 |
| Publisher | Boldfield Computing |
| Producer / Author(s) | Phil Collins & Geoffrey Walker |
| Memory | 19k |
| Type | Game |
| Cost : | £5.95 |
| Download | Black Island Adventure [CRC32 0194E70E] Distribution Permission Unknown | Group 2 |
Instructions
Load and run the program by entering
load black island
Further instructions telling you when to STOP or re START the tape appear
on the screen and should be obeyed immediately. The adventure consists of
four chapters in all, the first one taking place in THE PORT (known
as section ..por)
HOW TO PLAY
To move around, use compass points and up or down. These are entered
simply as U D N NE E .... etc. The program also understands a wide range
of other commands and these are either single word actions (such as
DISEMBARK) or two work phrases (such as KILL PARROT). You can pick up
and put down objects using GET,TAKE,DROP etc. and you can check what
you are carrying by entering INV (for Inventory). You can check where
you are by entering LOOK.
Of course, there are many more useful words which you must discover for
yourself ! The program will not allow you to miss out chapters, but it
will permit you to move on even though you are not fully equipped to do
so ! To complete the adventure in the most successful way is fairly
difficult, and provides the player with many hours of fun and
frustration.
ONLY READ THIS IF YOU GET COMPLETELY STUCK
The first hint is that you should keep accurate records of the places you visit and log the effects of your actions
there.
It is a good idea to try all possible directions from everywhere in order to build up your knowledge and experience -
ready for the next go !
Secondly. certain actions are only possible when you are in the right place and properly equipped (eg. you would be
expected to have a key to open a lock). The first chapter is fairly straightforward, but things become more demanding
as you progress. Words which worked once may not anymore, and might even have a different meaning !! Above all, don't
give up - and don't get bogged down pursuing a single idea.
Screen shots
Tape Inlay
Cassette Body
