Book of the Dead cover

War of the Dead Series

Book of the Dead

Main Game
Shooter Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Action Fantasy Horror Survival Sandbox Open world

Book of the Dead is a Shooter / Role-playing (RPG) game released on December 31, 1987 for Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum. Released in 1987, War of the Dead is considered to be the first true survival horror game. SWAT officer Lila must rescue survivors in the demon-infested small town of Chaney’s Hill. It also featured o…

December 31, 1987
Released 14171 days ago
Commodore C64/128/MAX ZX Spectrum

About

Released in 1987, War of the Dead is considered to be the first true survival horror game. SWAT officer Lila must rescue survivors in the demon-infested small town of Chaney’s Hill. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements.

Release Dates by Platform

Commodore C64/128/MAX Worldwide
Dec 31, 1987
ZX Spectrum Worldwide
Dec 31, 1987

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Game Info

Publisher
The Essential Myth, CRL Group PLC
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person, Text
Themes
Action Fantasy Horror Survival Sandbox Open world

Links

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