
The Golden Age Of Computer Adventure Gaming
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Narrated by:
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Virtual Voice
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By:
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Lucas Maldonado

This title uses virtual voice narration
Virtual voice is computer-generated narration for audiobooks.
About this listen
Journey through the ambitious legacies of pioneering companies like Sierra On-Line, Infocom, LucasArts, and many more who shaped the genre. Learn how these titans of text and pixels forged the very language of interactive narrative, defining game design for a generation. You'll revisit the landmark titles and creative minds that transformed simple commands into gateways to unforgettable worlds.
Trace the genre's stunning evolution from rudimentary text-based interactions and early pixelated images to immersive graphical interfaces and rich multimedia presentations. Explore the revolutionary impact of the point-and-click interface, the transformative power of sophisticated sound and music, and the expansive possibilities brought by CD-ROM technology. Witness how puzzle design, plot complexity, and character depth matured, creating intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging experiences.
Relive the boom years when adventure games frequently topped sales charts and showcased the cutting edge of interactive entertainment. Investigate the complex technological and cultural shifts that led to a decline in their mainstream dominance as the 1990s drew to a close. Understand the profound and lasting influence these classic games have had on broader video game design, an echo that continues to resonate today.
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