Software:Lifespan (video game)
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Short description: 1984 Atari 8-bit game by Roklan Corporation
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| Developer(s) | John O'Neill |
| Publisher(s) | Roklan (cartridge) Antic Software (disk) |
| Platform(s) | Atari 8-bit |
| Release | 1983: Roklan 1985: Antic |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
Lifespan is a video game written by John O'Neill for the Atari 8-bit family which was published on cartridge by Roklan in 1983.[1][2] It was released on disk in 1985 by Antic Software.[3]
Gameplay
Lifespan is a slow-paced and surrealistic pastiche of five episodes.[4]
Reception
George Kopp for Electronic Fun with Computers & Games said "As it stands, Lifespan's gameplay doesn't quite live up to expectations (or Expectations). I think it will have a lot of fans, though, and if you're looking to buy your shrink a birthday present, consider it."[5]
References
- ↑ Blakeman, Mary Claire (January 1984). "The Art Side of Video Games". Video Games (Pumpkin Press) 2 (4): 27–30. ISSN 0733-6780. https://archive.org/details/Video_Games_Volume_2_Number_04_1984-01_Pumpkin_Press_US.
- ↑ Forman, Tracy (March 1984). "Computer Gaming: Software – Lifespan". Electronic Games (Reese Publishing Company, Inc.) 2 (12): 38–40. ISSN 0730-6687. https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Games_Volume_02_Number_12_1984-03_Reese_Communications_US.
- ↑ "Lifespan". http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-lifespan_2985.html.
- ↑ Bisson, Gigi; Friedland, Nat; Powell, Jack (December 1985). "Fourth Annual Antic Shoppers Guide: Software – Lifespan". Antic (ANTIC Pub.) 4 (8): 38. ISSN 0745-2527.
- ↑ George Kopp (December 12, 1983). "Lifespan review". Electronic Fun with Computers & Games 2 (2): 72-74. http://archive.org/details/Electronic_Fun_with_Computer_Games_Vol_02_No_02_1983-12_Fun_Games_Publishing_US.
External links
- Review in Electronic Games
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia from Electronic Games
- Review in Video Games
- Review in Videogaming and Computer Gaming Illustrated
- Lifespan at MobyGames
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