Hampstead (video game) explained

Hampstead
Developer:Trevor Lever
Peter Jones
Publisher:Melbourne House
Released:1984
Genre:Interactive fiction
Modes:Single-player
Platforms:Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, iOS

Hampstead is a satirical text adventure released for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64.[1] The player begins the game in a filthy council flat, has to get a high-paying job in the city, woo a beautiful model and buy a house on Hampstead Heath.[1] It was written by Trevor Lever and Peter Jones.[1] It sold about 70,000 copies.[1]

Legacy

In 2014 a version was released for the iPad.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Hampstead': The social climbing game that has made the leap from ZX Spectrum to iPad. Osley. Richard. 7 June 2014. 6 May 2021. The Independent. Green. Chris.