Lifespan (video game)
Lifespan | |
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Developer(s) | John O'Neill |
Publisher(s) | Roklan (cartridge) Antic Software (disk) |
Platform(s) | Atari 8-bit |
Release | 1983: Roklan 1985: Antic |
Genre(s) | Simulation |
Lifespan is a video game written by John O'Neill for the Atari 8-bit family which was published on cartridge by Roklan in 1983.[1][2] It was released on disk in 1985 by Antic Software.[3]
Gameplay[]
Lifespan is a slow-paced and surrealistic pastiche of five episodes.[4]
Reception[]
George Kopp for Electronic Fun with Computers & Games said "As it stands, Lifespan's gameplay doesn't quite live up to expectations (or Expectations). I think it will have a lot of fans, though, and if you're looking to buy your shrink a birthday present, consider it."[5]
References[]
- ^ Blakeman, Mary Claire (January 1984). "The Art Side of Video Games". Video Games. Pumpkin Press. 2 (4): 27–30. ISSN 0733-6780.
- ^ Forman, Tracy (March 1984). "Computer Gaming: Software – Lifespan". Electronic Games. Reese Publishing Company, Inc. 2 (12): 38–40. ISSN 0730-6687.
- ^ "Lifespan". Atari Mania.
- ^ Bisson, Gigi; Friedland, Nat; Powell, Jack (December 1985). "Fourth Annual Antic Shoppers Guide: Software – Lifespan". Antic. ANTIC Pub. 4 (8): 38. ISSN 0745-2527.
- ^ George Kopp (December 12, 1983). "Lifespan review". Electronic Fun with Computers & Games. 2 (2): 72-74 – via Internet Archive.
External links[]
- Review in Electronic Games
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia from Electronic Games
- Review in Video Games
- Review in Videogaming and Computer Gaming Illustrated
Categories:
- 1983 video games
- Art games
- Atari 8-bit family games
- Atari 8-bit family-only games
- Life simulation games
- Video games developed in the United States