| VODAC: The Alpine Encounter | |
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| Developer(s) | Random House |
| Publisher(s) | Ibid-inc |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PC |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
VODAC: The Alpine Encounter is a 1983 adventure game for the Apple II published by Ibid-inc. [1]
VODAC: 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]
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]
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