- Publication date
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1990
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Adventure games
- Item Size
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151.5K
This is the 551 point enhanced version of the classic Adventure game (aka Colossal Cave). It seems to be a superset of the original game, with several new rooms and puzzles added (I haven’t played this version very much). It runs under MS/PC-DOS version 3.3; I haven’t tried other DOS versions.
This version was compiled by me in September, 1990 from sources published in Comp.sources.games in August the same year. I’ve made one modification: the SAVE and RESTORE routines now prompt you for a filename, enabling you to make multiple save files (you can make that anyway by quitting and renaming, so I see no point in allowing just one save file, though purists may consider that cheating).
- Addeddate
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2019-09-22 19:31:44
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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advent.exe
- Identifier
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adv551
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4
- Year
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1990
Another thing that really makes Generic Adventure 551 v6.6 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 Generic Adventure 551 v6.6. 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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