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The Lord of the Rings Series

The Hobbit: A Software Adventure

Adventure Fantasy
72
User Score
7 ratings
80
Critic Score
1 reviews
November 1, 1982
Released 15884 days ago
BBC Microcomputer System Commodore C64/128/MAX ZX Spectrum Mac DOS Apple II Amstrad CPC MSX

About

A ground breaking text-adventure video game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.

Storyline

Now, the book by which all other fantasy adventures must be measured has come to life as the ultimate computer program. Now you can enter into one of the most incredible fantasy adventures the world has ever known. As Bilbo, the reluctant hobbit, you suddenly find yourself on a wonderful, frightening, magical journey. You, Gandalf the wizard, and Thorin the dwarf are off to slay the evil dragon and return the treasure he is hoarding.

Along the way you will meet trolls and goblins, wizards and elves, Gollum, Bard, and other creatures of Middle-earth. What’s more, through your computer, you will actually be able to talk to these creatures, make friends (and enemies!), share meals, and collect treasure.

You will visit many incredible places; some familiar, some new and strange, but all exciting. For those who do not know of hobbits and their world, J. R. R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit is included in this package. It will introduce you to the marvelous, magical adventures of Bilbo and guide you throughout your journey in Middle-earth. And you can visit Wilderland again and again, and each time your adventure will be new and exciting.

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Release Dates by Platform

ZX Spectrum Worldwide
Nov 1, 1982
Apple II Worldwide
Dec 31, 1983
DOS Worldwide
Dec 31, 1983
BBC Microcomputer System Worldwide
Dec 31, 1983
Commodore C64/128/MAX Worldwide
Dec 31, 1983
Amstrad CPC Worldwide
Mar 1, 1985
MSX Worldwide
Dec 31, 1985
Mac Worldwide
Dec 31, 1987

Game Info

Developer
Beam Software
Publisher
Melbourne House, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person, Text
Genres
Adventure
Themes
Fantasy

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English

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