Underplayed Gems

Treasure Hunt on Mystery Island (1983)

Treasure Hunt on Mystery Island cover
Platforms
VIC-20
Where to get it
My Abandonware
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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.

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How it feels

Playing feels like cautiously poking through a small, blocky map, solving basic puzzles to find hidden prizes while keeping an eye out for simple dangers.

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About

Released in 1983 for the VIC-20, *Treasure Hunt on Mystery Island* invites players to explore an enigmatic setting filled with hidden riches. As participants navigate this digital landscape, they must solve puzzles and uncover secrets while avoiding lurking dangers within the island's confined boundaries.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.