- Publication date
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1988
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Adventure games, Interactive fiction
- Item Size
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1,012.6K
The idea of the game itself is to enter the Orbital
Observatory and repair the malfunctioning Solar Panel. It’s a
standard text adventure that can handle one to three word
commands. Help is available, but it will cost you to get it.
Common sense will aid you as well. There are usually a few
synonyms for each command. If one word doesn’t work, try
another. The directional commands use either one letter (N,
S, E, W, U, D) or the entire word (North, South, etc.). If
you have any problems, you can always quit. There is no save
game feature, since it is such a short adventure. The game
will work in either monochrome or color, but is more
interesting in color, if only for the nifty intro screen.
In case you’re interested, the adventure can be solved in
only 39 moves, and still obtain maximum points.
- Addeddate
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2014-09-19 05:23:17
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
-
zip
- Emulator_start
-
STATION.EXE
- Identifier
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OrbitalObservatoryAdventureThe1988BadSoftwareCompanyAdventureInteractiveFiction
- License
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freeware
- Named-persons
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Tony Martin
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.5.2
- Year
-
1988
Another thing that really makes The Orbital Observatory Adventure enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to The Orbital Observatory Adventure. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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