Underplayed Gems

Sphinx Adventure (1982)

Sphinx Adventure cover

Platforms: BBC Micro, Electron
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

a slow, text-driven puzzle game where careful reading and trial-and-error are required to explore an ancient world.

text-basedretroslow-pacedpuzzle-basedunforgivingatmospheric

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