Acheton

First release: 1978
Publisher: Acornsoft Limited, Topologika Software, Inc.
Genres: Adventure · Fantasy
Platforms: DOS, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Call-A-Computer time-shared mainframe computer system, BBC Microcomputer System, Acorn Archimedes, Amstrad PCW

Achteon was originally released on a mainframe computer, similar to Zork. And just like Zork it is a fantasy treasure hunt with 400 rooms and 200 objects, and therefore is much bigger than its more famous companion.

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Call-A-Computer time-shared mainframe computer system: 1978
BBC Microcomputer System: 1984
Amstrad PCW: 1986

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Amstrad PCW: 1986
DOS: 1987
Amstrad CPC: 1988
ZX Spectrum: 1988
Acorn Archimedes: 1989

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