Questprobe: Featuring Spider-Man is the second video game in the Questprobe series.
| Questprobe featuring Spider-Man | |
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| Developer(s) | Adventure International |
| Publisher(s) | Adventure International |
| Designer(s) | Scott Adams |
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| Series | Questprobe |
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| Release | December 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Graphic adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editThe player takes the role of Spider-Man, with powers including super strength and the ability to climb walls.[1] Unlike previous releases, this game was not limited to simple verb/noun input, and could accept complex sentences.[2]
Plot
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Spider-Man begins the game imprisoned in a skyscraper which he must explore.[2] He encounters characters such as Sandman, Hydro-Man, and Ringmaster.[1] The player must solve puzzles and collect gems.[1] He also encounters Madame Web and Lizard.[2]
Development and release
editIn 1983, Marvel Comics and Adventure International entered an agreement in which Marvel would grant Adventure a ten-year license to create a series of adventure games based on Marvel's characters.[3][4] The first installment of the series, Questprobe featuring The Hulk, was released on May 1, 1984,[5][6] and was accompanied by a comic of the same title.[7] In January 1985, developer Scott Adams revealed that he was developing a second Questprobe game with Al Milgrom based on Spider-Man, and disclosed plans to release a new game every three to five months, with a projected total of twelve or thirteen games.[3]
This was the second graphically illustrated adventure in the Questprobe series by Scott Adams.[8] The versions for Spectrum and Commodore 64 had graphics, but the other versions did not.[2] The game comes with a mini-comic to set the scene for the plot.[8]
Reception
edit| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Crash | Smash![9] |
Sinclair Programs said that "the adventure itself is excellent, with enough puzzles appearing immediately to keep any adventurer involved and intrigued".[1]
Personal Computer Games said that "the game is initially somewhat easier than The Hulk, but rapidly becomes very challenging. The White Wizard is currently deeply involved and urges other adventurers to join him".[2]
Home Computing Weekly wrote: "Classy, but rather over-priced: recommended for masochists and adventure freaks!"[8]
Paul Bond for Your Computer wrote: "Spider-man is the second adventure in the Questprobe series, a combination of comics and computer adventure games that allow you to become your favourite Marvel superhero".[10]
Reviews
edit- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Feb, 1986
- Commodore User - Aug, 1985[11]
- Crash! - Mar, 1985[12]
- Commodore Computing International - Mar, 1985[13]
- Commodore User - Feb, 1985[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "QuestProbe | Sinclair Programs". us.archive.org. February 1985. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ a b c d e "Personal Computer Games Magazine Issue 15" – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b Jermaine, John (March 1985). "Probing Questprobe". Commodore Power/Play. Contemporary Marketing. pp. 74–77. ISSN 0739-8018.
- ^ Gould, Steve (August 1984). "Scott Adams Interview". Page 6. No. 10. p. 19.
- ^ Kalata, Kurt (July 14, 2019). "Questprobe Featuring The Hulk". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Questprobe featuring The Hulk advertisement". Page 6. No. 10. August 1984. p. 18.
- ^ Jermaine, John (January 1985). "Software Gallery: Questprobe: The Hulk". Run. No. 13. IDG Communications. p. 14.
- ^ a b c "Home Computing Weekly Magazine Issue 096" – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Game review, Crash issue 14, March 1985, page 98
- ^ "Your Computer Magazine (April 1985)". April 16, 1985 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Commodore User Magazine Issue 23". August 1985.
- ^ "CRASH 14 - Spiderman".
- ^ "Commodore Computing International - Vol 03 No 08 (1985-03)(Croftward)(GB)". March 1985.
- ^ "Commodore User Magazine Issue 17". February 1985.
