Countdown to 2011 – Guess that game (1984)

Its that time of year, where instead of counting months, we’re counting days until the new year.  And what better way to start a count down to the new year by marking each day with a video game from yesteryear.  Think of it as kinda like an advent calender – except healthy. (updated 19 December 2010, guessed by LewisPackwood)

1984 – SKULL

Think of this game as a very early and less complicated Etrian Odyssey for the Commodore 64.  But in reverse insofar as instead of a map being charted by you, it is being taken away from you as time goes on, which essentially forces you to rely on memory to navigate the maze and find the treasures hidden within.  Oh yeah, by the way there are skulls chasing you through the maze that mean insta-death if they catch you. Again, kinda like Etrian Odyssey.

26 Years ago – 26 Days to Go

1984

 

 

Do you know the game? Post your guesses in the comments section.  Come back tomorrow for another game in the countdown to 2011!

 

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