Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC, PC (Microsoft Windows), ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Radical Tubes
- Publishers: Mastertronic Group Ltd
Chronos is a 1987 time-travel adventure game developed by Westwood Associates and published by Infocom. The player controls a time traveler who must journey through different time periods to collect artifacts and prevent a mad scientist from altering history.
Chronos was one of the first graphical adventure games to feature a time travel mechanic. The game’s innovative gameplay and engaging story were praised by critics, and it quickly became a classic of the genre.
Gameplay
The player controls a time traveler named John who must travel through different time periods to collect artifacts and prevent a mad scientist named Dr. Evil from altering history. John can travel to any time period he wants, but he must be careful not to change anything, or he could create a paradox.
John’s journey takes him to a variety of different time periods, including the Old West, the Victorian era, and the future. In each time period, John must find a specific artifact and return it to its proper place. If he fails to do so, Dr. Evil will use the artifact to alter history in his favor.
Story
The story of Chronos is complex and engaging. John must travel through time to prevent Dr. Evil from altering history, but he soon learns that there are other forces at work. A mysterious organization called the Chrononauts is also trying to control time, and John must figure out who they are and what their motives are.
As John travels through time, he learns more about himself and his own destiny. He also learns about the importance of history and the dangers of changing it.
Graphics
Chronos was one of the first graphical adventure games to feature a time travel mechanic. The game’s graphics are simple but effective, and they do a good job of conveying the different time periods that John visits.
Sound
The sound in Chronos is minimal, but it is effective. The game’s music is atmospheric and helps to set the mood for the different time periods.
Reception
Chronos was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised the game’s innovative gameplay and engaging story. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies.
Chronos is considered to be one of the classic adventure games of the 1980s. The game’s innovative gameplay and engaging story still hold up today, and it is a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Legacy
Chronos has had a lasting impact on the adventure game genre. The game’s time travel mechanic has been used in many other adventure games, and the game’s story has been praised for its complexity and depth.
Chronos is also notable for being one of the first graphical adventure games to be developed by a Western studio. Prior to Chronos, most graphical adventure games were developed by Japanese studios. Chronos helped to pave the way for Western studios to become major players in the adventure game genre.
Overall
Chronos is a classic adventure game that still holds up today. The game’s innovative gameplay and engaging story make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
9/10
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