- Publication date
-
1990
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Adventure games, Interactive fiction
- Item Size
-
326.4K
You and up to two other players stand only half a chance of making it
home alive in this text adventure, called FALLTHRU!
You don’t know how you got to this strange place, but you quickly
discover that Faland is very large, comprising millions of square miles
(all visitable) of farms, rangeland, forests, deserts, mountains, etc.
Much of it is inhabited by dangerous wild animals, renegades,
warriors, and demons.
You and your fellow players must find your way through the trackless
wilderness, while quickly learning to recognize friend and foe, earning
a living, and defending yourself by fist and weapon. And along the way
you must gather information and solve various riddles and puzzles by
talking to shop keepers, strangers, warriors, inn keepers, etc., and by
exploring the many settlements, dark and treacherous caverns,
catacombs, mines, castles and ruins scattered throughout this vast
territory.
FALLTHRU recognizes several hundred words by which you can set your
course, pick up objects, buy and sell things, fight, hunt, shoot, and
speak to the odd characters you and your companions will meet as you try
to go home! Age level: 12 to adult.
- Addeddate
-
2013-10-12 19:49:48
- Emulator
-
dosbox
- Emulator_ext
-
zip
- Emulator_start
-
FALLTHRU.EXE
- Identifier
-
FallthruV2.0SW1990PaulH.DealAdventureInteractiveFiction
- License
-
shareware
- Scanner
-
Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.4.1
- Year
-
1990
Another thing that really makes Fallthru 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 Fallthru. 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.
Download Now
