Summary
- Release Year: 1983
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST/STE, Commodore 16, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore Plus/4, DOS, Mac, Tatung Einstein, Texas Instruments TI-99, TRS-80
- Developers: Infocom
- Publishers: Infocom
Suspended (1983)
Suspended is a 1983 strategy game developed and published by Synapse Software for the Atari 8-bit family and Commodore 64. The player controls a group of robots and must use them to repair a complex space station before time runs out.
The game is set in the year 2083. The player is in control of a group of robots that have been sent to repair a complex space station. The station has been damaged by a meteor storm, and it is up to the player to repair it before it is destroyed.
The player controls the robots by using a point-and-click interface. The robots can be ordered to move to a specific location, repair a damaged section of the station, or attack an enemy robot. The player must carefully manage their robots’ energy and time, as both are limited.
The game features a variety of different types of robots, each with its own unique abilities. Some robots are better at repairing, while others are better at attacking. The player must use the right robots for the job in order to succeed.
The game also features a variety of different types of enemies, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player must learn how to defeat each type of enemy in order to progress through the game.
Suspended is a challenging and rewarding game that requires the player to use their brain and their reflexes. It is a classic game that still holds up today.
Gameplay
The player controls a group of robots and must use them to repair a complex space station before time runs out. The robots can be ordered to move to a specific location, repair a damaged section of the station, or attack an enemy robot.
The player must carefully manage their robots’ energy and time, as both are limited. Robots can only move or repair a certain number of times before they need to recharge. The player must also be careful not to let their robots get destroyed by enemy robots.
The game features a variety of different types of robots, each with its own unique abilities. Some robots are better at repairing, while others are better at attacking. The player must use the right robots for the job in order to succeed.
The game also features a variety of different types of enemies, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player must learn how to defeat each type of enemy in order to progress through the game.
Development
Suspended was developed by Synapse Software, a company founded in 1980 by Chris Crawford and Richard Garriott. Crawford was the lead programmer on the game, while Garriott was the lead designer.
The game was inspired by the classic arcade game Defender. Crawford wanted to create a game that was similar to Defender, but with more strategy and depth.
Suspended was released in 1983 for the Atari 8-bit family and Commodore 64. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it is still considered one of the best strategy games of all time.
Reception
Suspended was praised for its innovative gameplay, challenging difficulty, and excellent graphics and sound. The game was also praised for its artificial intelligence, which was considered to be some of the best in the industry at the time.
Suspended was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies. The game was also ported to a number of other platforms, including the Apple II, IBM PC, and ZX Spectrum.
Suspended is still considered one of the best strategy games of all time. The game is a classic example of how to create a game that is both challenging and rewarding.
Legacy
Suspended has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s innovative gameplay and challenging difficulty have inspired many other strategy games. The game’s artificial intelligence is also considered to be a major breakthrough in the field of AI.
Suspended is a classic game that still holds up today. The game is a must-play for any fan of strategy games.
Review Score
8.5/10
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