Creature Venture Explained

Creature Venture
Publisher:	Highlands Computer Services
Platforms:	Apple II
Released:	1980

Creature Venture is a video game for the Apple II published by Highlands Computer Services in 1980.^[1]

Gameplay

Creature Venture is a game in which the player must discover the buried treasure of the haunted Stashbuck mansion. Creature Venture was among the first games that utilized animation as part of adventuring.^[2]

Reception

William Zurfluh reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "It will provide many hours of challenging entertainment for even the seasoned expert. In conclusion I would recommend Creature Venture for either the novice or expert. I do not think you will be disappointed."^[3]

External links

• Softalk
• Electronic Fun
• Review in Creative Computing
• Entry in The Book of Adventure Games

Notes and References

1. Book: Schuette, Kim . 1984 . The Book of Adventure Games . Arrays, Inc. . 38–41 . 0-912003-08-1.
2. Web site: Softline 1982 11.
3. Zurfluh . William . Micro - Reviews . Computer Gaming World . March–April 1982 . 1 . 3 . 36.