The Alpine Encounter

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VODAC: The Alpine Encounter
VODAC The Apline Encounter cover.jpg
Developer Random House
Publisher Ibid-inc
Platforms Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PC
Release
  • WW: 1983
Genre Adventure game
Mode Single-player

VODAC: The Alpine Encounter is a 1983 adventure game for the Apple II published by Ibid-inc. [1]

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Gameplay

The Alpine Encounter is an espionage game in which the player must stop an evil plot at an alpine ski resort. [2] While primarily an adventure, it includes a skiing action game. [1]

Reception

James A. McPherson reviewed the program for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "An intermediate level game, The Alpine Encounter has detailed graphics similar to other current graphic adventure games." [3]

Terry Rooker reviewed VODAC: The Alpine Encounter in Space Gamer No. 73. [2] Rooker commented that "For people who like espionage adventures, VODAC can be fun and exciting. First you have to figure out the correct commands to be used; then you have to solve the mystery and save the world. If you are willing to accept this dual challenge, VODAC: The Alpine Encounter is the game for you." [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Murphy, Brian J. (July 1984). "Software Reviews: VODAC--The Alpine Encounter". InCider: 125.
  2. 1 2 3 Rooker, Terry (Mar–Apr 1985). "Capsule Reviews". Space Gamer (73). Steve Jackson Games: 39–40.
  3. McPherson, James A. (June 1984). "Micro-Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 16. p. 34.