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- Players5 ratings

1984 · Adventure
Questprobe featuring Spider-Man
The second in Scott Adams' series of Questprobe text adventures, starring Spider-Man.
- Released
- 1984
- Platforms
- Acorn ElectronApple IIAtari 8-bitAtari ST/STEBBC MicroBBC Microcomputer SystemCommodore 16Commodore 64Commodore C64/128/MAXCommodore Plus/4MS-DOSZX Spectrum
- Genres
- Adventure
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- —
- Modes
- Single-player
- Perspective
- Third personText
- Themes
- Science fiction
- Languages
- English
About
Questprobe: Featuring Spider-Man is graphic adventure game and the second video game in the Questprobe series. It was published by Adventure International in December 1984 for home computers.
Keywords
- superhero
- comic book
- licensed game
- text adventure
- melee
- cga graphics
- tie-in
- aquarium
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
The player takes the role of Spider-Man, with powers including super strength and the ability to climb walls. Unlike previous releases, this game was not limited to simple verb/noun input, and could accept complex sentences.
Story
Spider-Man begins the game imprisoned in a skyscraper which he must explore. He encounters characters such as Sandman, Hydro-Man, and Ringmaster. The player must solve puzzles and collect gems. He also encounters Madame Web and Lizard.
Development
In 1983, Marvel Comics and Adventure International entered an agreement in which Marvel would grant Adventure a ten-year license to create a series of adventure games based on Marvel's characters. The first instalment of the series, Questprobe featuring The Hulk, was released on 6 June 1984 and was accompanied by a comic of the same title.
Questprobe featuring Spider-Man, was launched at the Personal Computer World show in London in September 1984 although the game was still in its testing stage.
Reception
Sinclair Programs said that "the adventure itself is excellent, with enough puzzles appearing immediately to keep any adventurer involved and intrigued".
Personal Computer Games said that "the game is initially somewhat easier than The Hulk, but rapidly becomes very challenging. The White Wizard is currently deeply involved and urges other adventurers to join him".
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Collections1 collection
Platform libraries
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