
The Hobbit: A Software Adventure
- First release
- Nov 1982
- Developer
- Beam Software
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy
- Platforms
- Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, MSX, DOS, Mac, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Apple II, BBC Microcomputer System
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Now, the book by which all other fantasy adventures must be measured has come to life as the ultimate computer program. Now you can enter into one of the most incredible fantasy adventures the world has ever known. As Bilbo, the reluctant hobbit, you suddenly find yourself on a wonderful, frightening, magical journey. You, Gandalf the wizard, and Thorin the dwarf are off to slay the evil dragon and return the treasure he is hoarding. Along the way you will meet trolls and goblins, wizards and elves, Gollum, Bard, and other creatures of Middle-earth. What’s more, through your computer, you will actually be able to talk to these creatures, make friends (and enemies!), share meals, and collect treasure. You will visit many incredible places; some familiar, some new and strange, but all exciting. For those who do not know of hobbits and their world, J. R. R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit is included in this package. It will introduce you to the marvelous, magical adventures of Bilbo and guide you throughout your journey in Middle-earth. And you can visit Wilderland again and again, and each time your adventure will be new and exciting.Read more
Now, the book by which all other fantasy adventures must be measured has come to life as the ultimate computer program. Now you can enter into one of the most incredible fantasy adventures the world has ever known. As Bilbo, the reluctant hobbit, you suddenly find yourself on a wonderful, frightening, magical journey. You, Gandalf the wizard, and Thorin the dwarf are off to slay the evil dragon and return the treasure he is hoarding. Along the way you will meet trolls and goblins, wizards and elves, Gollum, Bard, and other creatures of Middle-earth. What’s more, through your computer, you will actually be able to talk to these creatures, make friends (and enemies!), share meals, and collect treasure. You will visit many incredible places; some familiar, some new and strange, but all exciting. For those who do not know of hobbits and their world, J. R. R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit is included in this package. It will introduce you to the marvelous, magical adventures of Bilbo and guide you throughout your journey in Middle-earth. And you can visit Wilderland again and again, and each time your adventure will be new and exciting.
- Release dates
- ZX Spectrum
- Nov 1982
- DOS
- 1983
- Commodore C64/128/MAX
- 1983
All 8 release dates
- Apple II
- 1983
- BBC Microcomputer System
- 1983
- Amstrad CPC
- Mar 1985
- MSX
- 1985
- Mac
- 1987
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 25h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Text, First person
- Keywords
- interactive fiction, based on - book, day/night cycle, sword & sorcery, licensed game
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, based on - book, day/night cycle, sword & sorcery, licensed game, text adventure, goblins, treasure chest





























