The Crack of Doom
by Beam Software Pty., Ltd.·published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
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The Crack of Doom is the final installment of Beam Software's trilogy of interactive fiction games based on The Lord of the Rings novels. The game follows the character Sam Gamgee as he embarks on a mission to save his master, Frodo, and destroy the Ring of Power in Mount Doom. Set in the fantasy realm of Middle Earth, players navigate through various iconic locations such as Gorgoroth, Cirith Ungol, and Mount Doom. The gameplay combines a text-based adventure with illustrations from the main character's perspective. Players interact with the game using text-based descriptions and a parser system to execute actions.
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1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — |
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Business Model
Commercial
Media Type
5.25" Floppy Disk
Text Modes Supported
80×25
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard
System requirements
Min. CPU Class Required
Intel 8088 / 8086
Min. OS Class Required
PC/MS-DOS 2.0
Min. RAM Required
128 KB
Video Modes Supported
CGA, EGA
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LotR: The Crack of Doom — Alternative title
The Lord of the Rings: The Crack of Doom — Alternative title
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1989
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