Questprobe featuring Spider-Man

Questprobe: Featuring Spider-Man is the second video game in the Questprobe series.

Questprobe featuring Spider-Man
Developer(s)Adventure International
Publisher(s)Adventure International
Designer(s)Scott Adams
Artist(s)
SeriesQuestprobe
Platform(s)
ReleaseDecember 1984
Genre(s)Graphic adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

The player takes the role of Spider-Man, with powers including super strength and the ability to climb walls.[1] Unlike previous releases, this game was not limited to simple verb/noun input, and could accept complex sentences.[2]

Plot
Spider-Man encounters The Lizard

Spider-Man begins the game imprisoned in a skyscraper which he must explore.[2] He encounters characters such as Sandman, Hydro-Man, and Ringmaster.[1] The player must solve puzzles and collect gems.[1] He also encounters Madame Web and Lizard.[2]

Development and release

This was the second graphically illustrated adventure in the Questprobe series by Scott Adams.[3] The versions for Spectrum and Commodore 64 had graphics, but the other versions did not.[2] The game comes with a mini-comic to set the scene for the plot.[3]

Reception

Sinclair Programs said "The adventure itself is excellent, with enough puzzles appearing immediately to keep any adventurer involved and intrigued."[1]

Personal Computer Games said "The game is initially somewhat easier than The Hulk, but rapidly becomes very challenging. The White Wizard is currently deeply involved and urges other adventurers to join him."[2]

Home Computing Weekly said "Classy, but rather over-priced: recommended for masochists and adventure freaks!"[3]

Paul Bond for Your Computer said "Spider-man is the second adventure in the Questprobe series, a combination of comics and computer adventure games that allow you to become your favourite Marvel superhero."[4]

Reviews

References
  1. "QuestProbe | Sinclair Programs". us.archive.org. February 1985. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  2. "Personal Computer Games Magazine Issue 15" – via Internet Archive.
  3. "Home Computing Weekly Magazine Issue 096" – via Internet Archive.
  4. "Your Computer Magazine (April 1985)". April 16, 1985 – via Internet Archive.
  5. "Commodore User Magazine Issue 23". August 1985.
  6. "CRASH 14 - Spiderman".
  7. "Commodore Computing International - Vol 03 No 08 (1985-03)(Croftward)(GB)". March 1985.
  8. "Commodore User Magazine Issue 17". February 1985.
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