Synergistic Software: The Early Games (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781365960628)

Synergistic Software, founded by Robert C. Clardy, established itself as a computer game company in 1978 and produced more than 160 titles over the next 20 years, encompassing games, business, educational, and utility software.This book focuses on Synergistic's early games for the Apple II computer, and includes 17 enhanced retro game manuals.As a bonus, Clardy shares detailed insights into what makes a good computer game and the programming challenges he experienced. Apple II game manuals included are: Apventure to Atlantis, Bolo, Crisis Mountain, Death Run, Doom Cavern, Dungeon Campaign, Escape From Arcturus, Microbe, Nightmare Gallery, Odyssey, Procyon Warrior, Sorcerer's Challenge, Tank Attack, U-Boat Command, and Wilderness Campaign.Additionally, two manuals for the Atari 800 are included: Probe One and Warlock's Revenge

Author: Bill Martens, Brian Wiser, Robert Clardy
ISBN-10: 1365960625
ISBN-13: 9781365960628
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 05/14/2017
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d