Developer(s) Charles. A Sharp Publisher Alternative Software Mode Single-player video game | Initial release date 1987 Genre Interactive fiction | |
Platforms Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | ||
Star Wreck is a text adventure game written in 1987 by Charles A. Sharp. It was published by Alternative Software for the Spectrum 48k, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64.
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History
Star Wreck was written using the Graphic Adventure Creator. After its initial publication in 1987, it also appeared in Alternative Software's compilation tape 4-Most Adventures, in 1991.
Storyline
The game takes place in a parody of the Star Trek universe and the player takes on the role of Captain James T. Cake of the USS Paralysed.
Critical reaction
Star Wreck was reviewed by Your Sinclair in December 1987, receiving 6 out of 10. Whilst enjoyable, the reviewer felt that the initial area (the Starship Paralysed) was too open, causing difficulties in working out what's going on.
References
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