The Colour of Magic (1986)
- Platforms
- C64, Amstrad CPC
- Where to get it
- My Abandonware
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This game feels like exploring a quirky fantasy world through simple text prompts and retro pixel art, with a slow, deliberate pace that relies on player curiosity.
fantasyadventureretrotext-basedquirkyslow-pacedobscure
About
Released in 1986 for the Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC, *The Colour of Magic* brings a fantasy setting to these platforms. The title adapts material from Terry Pratchett's novel series into an interactive adventure format available on retro hardware.
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Henrietta's Book of Spells (1990)- More like this game, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.
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