The Dark Crystal (video game)
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Products | Hi-Res Adventure #6: The Dark Crystal |
Hi-Res Adventure #6: The Dark Crystal is a graphic adventure game inspired by the 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal, created by Jim Henson. The game, designed by Roberta Williams, marked the initial release under Sierra's Venture label in 1983. It was made available on platforms such as the Apple II and Atari 8-bit computers. In 1984, a modified edition titled Gelfling Adventure was launched, tailored specifically for younger audiences.
Development
The conceptualization and design of the game were completed by Roberta Williams within a little more than one month before the project was passed on to the programming and artistic teams.
Reception
The title received commendations from Softline, which regarded it as surpassing the original film in quality, particularly noting its enhanced narrative and "charming" visual elements. At the 5th annual Arkie Awards, it earned a Certificate of Merit recognizing it as one of the "1984 Best Computer Adventure" games.
In InfoWorld's Essential Guide to Atari Computers, it was featured among the top adventure games available for the Atari 8-bit systems. Conversely, a 1983 critique in Hi-Res magazine pointed out drawbacks including its straightforward gameplay, frequent need for disk changes, and subpar graphics and color rendering, which collectively diminished the user experience.
Reviews
- Jeux & Stratégie #21