Labyrinth (1980 video game)

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Labyrinth
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Publisher(s) Med Systems Software
Designer(s) Frank Corr, Jr.
William F. Denman, Jr.
SeriesContinuum
Platform(s) TRS-80
Release1980
Genre(s) Adventure

Labyrinth is a 1980 adventure video game published by Med Systems Software for TRS-80. It is the second game in the Continuum series, following Deathmaze 5000 . [1]

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Contents

Labyrinth is a game where the player travels through a maze looking for clues as well as tools to help kill the Minotaur. [2]

Reception

J. Mishcon reviewed Labyrinth in The Space Gamer No. 38. [2] Mishcon commented that "This is truly one of the best adventure games by any criteria. At [the price] it borders on unbelievable. Believe it. Buy it." [2]

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References

  1. Reed, Matthew. "Labyrinth". TRS-80.org.
  2. 1 2 3 Mishcon, J. (April 1981). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer (38). Steve Jackson Games: 36.