Hyperspace Delivery Boy!
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video game development |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | John Romero, Tom Hall, Stevie Case |
| Headquarters | United States |
Hyperspace Delivery Boy! is a puzzle-action title initially launched for Pocket PC on December 23, 2001, and subsequently adapted for both Windows and Linux platforms. This game marked the debut of Monkeystone Games, a studio established by seasoned industry figures John Romero and Tom Hall—who previously co-founded id Software and Ion Storm—alongside Romero's then-partner Stevie Case. The core gameplay revolves around puzzles inspired by the Sokoban genre.
Plot
Players take on the role of Guy Carrington, a courier undergoing training who is tasked by Sergeant Filibuster with perilous assignments spanning four distinct locations. Throughout these missions, Guy discovers the existence of a covert group known as "THEM."
Reviews
The reception of Hyperspace Delivery Boy! was mixed. Marc Saltzman from PC Gamer described it as an enjoyable pastime featuring "challenging puzzles," yet he criticized its repetitive gameplay, "juvenile dialogue," and "unintentionally humorous voice performances." Ron Dulin of GameSpot commended the game's puzzle difficulty and comedic elements but pointed out its limited narrative depth and sparse audio design.