Lifespan (video game)
| Lifespan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | John O'Neill |
| Publisher(s) | Roklan (cartridge) Antic Software (disk) |
| Platform(s) | Atari 8-bit |
| Release | 1983: Roklan 1985: Antic |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
Lifespan is a video game written by John O'Neill for the Atari 8-bit family which was published on cartridge by Roklan in 1983.[1][2] It was released on disk in 1985 by Antic Software.[3]
Gameplay
Lifespan is a slow-paced and surrealistic pastiche of five episodes.[4]
Reception
George Kopp for Electronic Fun with Computers & Games said "As it stands, Lifespan's gameplay doesn't quite live up to expectations (or Expectations). I think it will have a lot of fans, though, and if you're looking to buy your shrink a birthday present, consider it."[5]
References
- ^ Blakeman, Mary Claire (January 1984). "The Art Side of Video Games". Video Games. 2 (4). Pumpkin Press: 27–30. ISSN 0733-6780.
- ^ Forman, Tracy (March 1984). "Computer Gaming: Software – Lifespan". Electronic Games. 2 (12). Reese Publishing Company, Inc.: 38–40. ISSN 0730-6687.
- ^ "Lifespan". Atari Mania.
- ^ Bisson, Gigi; Friedland, Nat; Powell, Jack (December 1985). "Fourth Annual Antic Shoppers Guide: Software – Lifespan". Antic. 4 (8). ANTIC Pub.: 38. ISSN 0745-2527.
- ^ George Kopp (December 12, 1983). "Lifespan review". Electronic Fun with Computers & Games. 2 (2): 72-74 – via Internet Archive.
External links
- Review in Electronic Games
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia from Electronic Games
- Review in Video Games
- Review in Videogaming and Computer Gaming Illustrated
- Lifespan at MobyGames