Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Puzzle
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Major Developments
- Publishers: Incentive Software, Spotlight Software
Total Eclipse: A Journey into Darkness
Release Date: 1988
Developer: Magnetic Scrolls
Publisher: Rainbird Software
Genre: First-person adventure
Platforms: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, MS-DOS
Total Eclipse is a first-person adventure game developed by Magnetic Scrolls and published by Rainbird Software in 1988. The player takes on the role of an unnamed protagonist who must explore a pyramid to discover its secrets before it destroys everything that blocks the sun’s light.
The game is set in the year 2048. The world has been ravaged by a series of natural disasters, and the sun has been blocked out by a mysterious force. A team of scientists has discovered a pyramid in the desert that may hold the key to saving the world. The player is tasked with exploring the pyramid and uncovering its secrets.
Gameplay
Total Eclipse is played from a first-person perspective. The player uses text commands to interact with the environment and solve puzzles. The game world is divided into a series of rooms, each of which contains a variety of objects and puzzles. The player must explore the rooms and interact with the objects in order to progress.
The game’s puzzles are varied and challenging. Some puzzles require the player to find and use objects in the environment, while others require the player to solve logic puzzles. The game also features a number of timed puzzles, which add an extra level of challenge.
Story
The story of Total Eclipse is told through a series of text messages that are displayed on the screen. The messages are written in a first-person perspective, and they provide the player with information about the game world and the player’s objectives.
The story of Total Eclipse is a complex and engaging one. The game explores themes of good and evil, light and darkness, and the power of human knowledge.
Graphics
The graphics in Total Eclipse are simple but effective. The game uses a text-based interface, and the rooms are described in detail. The game’s atmosphere is dark and oppressive, and the player is constantly reminded of the danger that they are in.
Sound
The sound in Total Eclipse is minimal, but it is effective. The game features a number of sound effects, such as footsteps, creaking doors, and the sound of wind blowing. The sound effects help to create a sense of atmosphere and immersion.
Reception
Total Eclipse was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its challenging puzzles, its engaging story, and its dark and oppressive atmosphere. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies.
Total Eclipse is considered to be one of the greatest adventure games of all time. The game is still played and enjoyed by fans today.
Legacy
Total Eclipse has had a significant impact on the adventure game genre. The game’s challenging puzzles, engaging story, and dark atmosphere have inspired many other adventure games. Total Eclipse is also considered to be one of the first games to use a text-based interface.
Total Eclipse is a classic adventure game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s challenging puzzles, engaging story, and dark atmosphere make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
7/10
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