1983 · Adventure

The Alpine Encounter

While in Peking, China a priceless Ming vase was stolen, in a military installation in the Rocky Mountains top-secret plans for a new missile were taken. VODOC, a secret organization keen on world domination is behind both crimes. It is up to you, Agent 456, to stop VODOC. You are therefore sent to a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.

Released: 31 December 1983
Platforms: Apple II Commodore C64/128/MAX MS-DOS
Genres: Adventure
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Perspective: First person Text
Themes: Mystery
Languages: English
Time to beat: 5hwith extras

About

VODAC: The Alpine Encounter is a 1983 adventure game for the Apple II published by Ibid-inc.

Keywords

spy
interactive fiction

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The Alpine Encounter is an espionage game in which the player must stop an evil plot at an alpine ski resort. While primarily an adventure, it includes a skiing action game.

Reception

James A. McPherson reviewed the program for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "An intermediate level game, The Alpine Encounter has detailed graphics similar to other current graphic adventure games."

Terry Rooker reviewed VODAC: The Alpine Encounter in Space Gamer No. 73. Rooker commented that "For people who like espionage adventures, VODAC can be fun and exciting. First you have to figure out the correct commands to be used; then you have to solve the mystery and save the world. If you are willing to accept this dual challenge, VODAC: The Alpine Encounter is the game for you."