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Planetfall is a science fiction interactive fiction computer game written by Steve Meretzky and published by Infocom in 1983. Like most Infocom games, because of its portable Z-machine, it was released for several platforms simultaneously. The original release included versions for the PC (as a booter and DOS) and Apple II. The Atari ST and Commodore 64 versions were released in 1985. Although Planetfall was Meretzky's first title, it proved one of his most popular works and a best-seller for Infocom; it was one of five top-selling titles to be re-released in Solid Gold versions including in-game hints. Planetfall utilizes the Z-machine originally developed for the Zork franchise and was added as a bonus to the "Zork Anthology".
The name Planetfall is a portmanteau of planet and landfall.
Plot
The game starts with the user assuming the role of a lowly Ensign Seventh Class on the S.P.S. Feinstein, a starship of the Stellar Patrol. Overbearing superior Ensign First Class Blather assigns the player to mop decks: not exactly the glorious adventures promised by the recruiters on Gallium. But a sudden series of explosions aboard the ship sends the player scrambling for an escape pod, which eventually crash-lands on a nearby planet. There are signs of civilization, but curiously no traces of the beings that once lived there. Eventually encountering a helpful but childlike robot named Floyd, the player must unravel the mysteries of the deserted sole structure on the planet, Resida, and find a way to get back home. As the fate of the planet's former inhabitants becomes clearer, a time limit also imposes itself. More on [ Planetfall ]
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Now being Played: Warhammer 40K Planetfall game, Board Game night is starting, and LARPers have begun showing up. -Ryan
Yottaquest (Matthew M. Fay) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:28:33 -0000
Now being Played: Warhammer 40K Planetfall game, Board Game night is starting, and LARPers have begun showing up. -Ryan
Adventure Collective Review - Reviewed by John Alston Campbell. Planetfall is a good playground for beginners to learn some of the basics of adventure gaming.
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Infocom Documentation Project - PDF file of scanned original game manual.
Infocom Games: Planetfall - Box art and description, specifications, and sample transcript.
Infocom Homepage: Planetfall - Description, box art, release information, game statistics, and packaging details.
Matthew Murray's Capsule Review - Though certain no heavy-duty mental challenge, if you are looking for a somewhat interesting science-fiction game, and have a fair amount of patience, Planetfall might just be worth your time.
MobyGames: Planetfall - User reviews, credits, box image, trivia, and other information.
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The Infocom Gallery: Planetfall - High-quality scans of gray box packaging, manual, letters, ID card, and postcards.
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