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Lifespan (video game)

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Lifespan
Developer(s)John O'Neill
Publisher(s)Roklan (cartridge)
Antic Software (disk)
Platform(s)Atari 8-bit
Release1983: Roklan
1985: Antic
Genre(s)Simulation

Lifespan is a video game written by John O'Neill for Atari 8-bit computers. It was published on cartridge by Roklan in 1983,[1][2] then released on disk in 1985 by Antic Software.[3]

Gameplay

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Lifespan is a slow-paced and surrealistic pastiche of five episodes.[4]

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ Blakeman, Mary Claire (January 1984). "The Art Side of Video Games". Video Games. 2 (4). Pumpkin Press: 27–30. ISSN 0733-6780.
  2. ^ Forman, Tracy (March 1984). "Computer Gaming: Software – Lifespan". Electronic Games. 2 (12). Reese Publishing Company, Inc.: 38–40. ISSN 0730-6687.
  3. ^ "Lifespan". Atari Mania.
  4. ^ Bisson, Gigi; Friedland, Nat; Powell, Jack (December 1985). "Fourth Annual Antic Shoppers Guide: Software – Lifespan". Antic. 4 (8). ANTIC Pub.: 38. ISSN 0745-2527.
  5. ^ George Kopp (December 12, 1983). "Lifespan review". Electronic Fun with Computers & Games. 2 (2): 72-74 – via Internet Archive.
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