| Kentilla | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Derek Brewster |
| Publisher(s) | Micromega, Mastertronic |
| Composer(s) | Rob Hubbard |
| Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 |
| Release | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Interactive fiction |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Kentilla is a text adventure game written by British developer Derek Brewster and published by Micromega in 1984. [1]
It was re-released as a budget title in 1986 by Mastertronic who ported the game to the Commodore 64 with music by composer Rob Hubbard. [2]
| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Crash | Crash Smash [1] |
Crash were impressed by the Spectrum version of the game, stating "Kentilla is a sure winner as an adventure with many devious problems which should keep any adventurer busy through the coming winter months and it’s excellent value for money." It was given a 10/10 Overall rating. [1]
Zzap!64 enjoyed the Commodore 64 version which was given a 90% overall rating. [2]
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