Summary
- Release Year: 1983
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle
- Platforms: Texas Instruments TI-99
- Developers: Adventure International
Return to Pirate’s Isle (1983): Ahoy There, Matey!
Set sail for adventure on the treacherous waters of Pirate’s Isle in this thrilling graphical text adventure game for the TI-99/4A. Return to Pirate’s Isle (1983) is a swashbuckling tale of piracy, treasure, and high-seas hijinks.
Avast!
You begin your journey as a young pirate, eager to make your mark on the world. Your ship, the Sea Dog, is armed with cannons and a hearty crew, and you’re ready to set sail in search of adventure.
Yarrr, Land Ho!
As you explore the vast sea, you’ll encounter a variety of islands, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. You’ll battle enemy pirates, search for hidden treasure, and even solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Graphical Delights
Return to Pirate’s Isle is one of the first graphical text adventure games, and it features some impressive visuals for its time. The game’s world is rendered in black and white, with detailed graphics that bring the pirate world to life.
Avast, Ye Landlubbers!
The game’s text parser is relatively simple to use, and you’ll quickly learn the commands you need to navigate the world and interact with objects. The game’s puzzles are challenging but fair, and you’ll need to use your wits to solve them.
Pieces of Eight
One of the main goals of the game is to collect treasure. You’ll find gold, silver, and jewels scattered throughout the game world. You can use your treasure to purchase new weapons and supplies for your ship, or you can save it up to buy a larger ship.
Jolly Roger
As you progress through the game, you’ll encounter a variety of enemy pirates. These pirates will challenge you to duels, and you’ll need to use your swordsmanship and cunning to defeat them.
Shiver Me Timbers!
Return to Pirate’s Isle is a challenging and rewarding game that will keep you entertained for hours on end. With its engaging story, challenging puzzles, and beautiful graphics, it’s a must-play for fans of pirate adventures and text adventure games.
Tips for Sailing the Seven Seas
Here are a few tips to help you on your pirate adventure:
- Talk to everyone you meet. You never know who might have information about hidden treasure or enemy pirates.
- Explore every island thoroughly. There are often hidden treasures and secrets to be found off the beaten path.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. The game’s text parser is very forgiving, so don’t be afraid to try different commands to see what happens.
- Save your game often. This is especially important if you’re playing on a real TI-99/4A, as the game can be quite unforgiving.
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum
Return to Pirate’s Isle is a classic text adventure game that still holds up today. With its challenging puzzles, engaging story, and beautiful graphics, it’s a must-play for fans of pirate adventures and text adventure games. So hoist the sails and set a course for adventure!
Additional Information
- Developer: Adventure International
- Publisher: Texas Instruments
- Release Date: 1983
- Platform: TI-99/4A
- Genre: Graphical text adventure
Review Score
8/10
