Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
- Platforms: Amiga, Apple II, DOS, Mac
- Developers: Infocom
- Publishers: Infocom
Journey: The Quest Begins (1989)
A Text Adventure Masterpiece
Journey: The Quest Begins is a text and static graphics adventure game developed and published by Infocom in 1989. It is the first game in the Journey series, and is considered to be one of the greatest text adventures ever created.
The game is set in a fantasy world, and the player takes on the role of a young adventurer who is on a quest to find the fabled Chalice of Life. Along the way, the player will encounter a variety of challenges, including treacherous terrain, dangerous creatures, and cunning puzzles.
Journey: The Quest Begins is a classic example of a text adventure game. The player interacts with the game world by typing commands, and the game responds with text descriptions of the player’s surroundings and the results of their actions. The game’s parser is very sophisticated, and it allows the player to use natural language commands to interact with the game world.
The game’s graphics are simple, but they are effective in creating a sense of atmosphere and immersion. The game’s world is described in great detail, and the player can easily imagine themselves exploring the game’s many locations.
The game’s puzzles are challenging, but they are fair. The player will need to use their wits and problem-solving skills to overcome the game’s many obstacles.
The game’s story is engaging and well-written. The player will be drawn into the game’s world and will want to see the story through to its conclusion.
Critical Reception
Journey: The Quest Begins was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its well-written story, and its challenging puzzles. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 250,000 copies.
Legacy
Journey: The Quest Begins is considered to be one of the greatest text adventure games ever created. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its well-written story, and its challenging puzzles. The game has also been credited with helping to popularize the text adventure genre.
The game has been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PC, the Macintosh, and the Amiga. The game has also been released on a number of compilation discs, including the Infocom Anthology and the Classic Adventure Collection.
Gameplay
The player controls the game by typing commands. The game’s parser is very sophisticated, and it allows the player to use natural language commands to interact with the game world.
The game’s world is described in great detail, and the player can easily imagine themselves exploring the game’s many locations. The game’s puzzles are challenging, but they are fair. The player will need to use their wits and problem-solving skills to overcome the game’s many obstacles.
Story
The game is set in a fantasy world, and the player takes on the role of a young adventurer who is on a quest to find the fabled Chalice of Life. Along the way, the player will encounter a variety of challenges, including treacherous terrain, dangerous creatures, and cunning puzzles.
The game’s story is engaging and well-written. The player will be drawn into the game’s world and will want to see the story through to its conclusion.
Graphics
The game’s graphics are simple, but they are effective in creating a sense of atmosphere and immersion. The game’s world is described in great detail, and the player can easily imagine themselves exploring the game’s many locations.
Conclusion
Journey: The Quest Begins is a classic text adventure game that still holds up today. If you are a fan of the genre, then you owe it to yourself to check out this game.
Review Score
8.5/10
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