Overview

Released in 1981, this interactive adventure game was developed by On-Line Systems. As the third title in the Hi-Res Adventure series, it invites players to explore and uncover the secrets of a mysterious manor.

Gameplay

The game is based on a classic text-adventure style, where players navigate through a narrative-driven experience by issuing text commands. The visuals, although primitive by today’s standards, included high-resolution graphics that were considered impressive at the time, complementing the text-based gameplay.

Plot

The storyline revolves around the exploration of a grand, old mansion with the objective of retrieving valuable treasures. The player must solve puzzles and find clues to advance through the game, avoiding traps and confronting various challenges within the manor’s eerie environment.

Historical Context and Development

As part of the Hi-Res Adventure series, the game was important for advancing the graphical capabilities of adventure games during the early 1980s. This title, along with its predecessors, contributed to the evolution of graphical adventure games, setting a precedent for future developments in this genre. The developers at On-Line Systems were pioneers in integrating graphics into text-based gameplay, enhancing player engagement and setting foundations for later more sophisticated adventures.