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The Pawn

by Magnetic Scrolls·published by Rainbird

198528
PCDOSAmigaAtari STCommodore 64Apple IIAtari 8-bitZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCMac

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About

The aim of this interactive fiction with graphics is to escape from the land of Kerovnia, where strange occurrences are routine. The Roobikyoub dwarves have been banished from the kingdom, which is not good as they produce high-quality whisky. King Erik is not popular for this decision, as some feel that ale brewers and mineral water bottlers have influenced him. Honest John the trader and Kronos the Magician play a key role in your journey, each offering sub-quests to attempt.

The package includes a novella complete with map and decipherable hints, which are accessed by typing 'hint' followed by the code into the computer. Therefore, those with only a pirated copy would struggle to complete the game.

Your score and the number of locations visited are both displayed in the title bar. The parser allows whole words to be deleted and unaccepted previous entries to be re-edited.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First personText

Game details

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

256 KB

Video Modes Supported

EGA

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Also known as

QL Pawn — Sinclair QL title

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Facts

Publisher

Rainbird

Released

1985

Platforms

PCDOSAmigaAtari STCommodore 64Apple IIAtari 8-bitZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCMacAcorn 32-bitSinclair QLAmstrad PCWZX Spectrum Next

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Top 34% by visits

Tags

1st-personFixed / flip-screenInteractive fiction / text adventurePuzzle elementsText parserFantasy