The Unholy Grail
| The Unholy Grail | |
|---|---|
| Game | |
| Main links | |
| Published | 1997 |
| Credits | |
| Author | Stuart Allen |
| Reception | |
| Events | |
| IFDB rating | 3.5 out of 5 (3 ratings) |
| Gameplay | |
| Interaction style |  Parser |
| Literary genre |  Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Accessibility | Colour: none. Graphics: none. Sound: none. |
| Technical details | |
| Authoring system | JACL |
| Format | JACL |
| License | GPL v.2 |
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How it begins
"For over three months now you have been stationed at this drab research outpost, situated on a remote island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. You have been contracted by the military as a genetics specialist to study recent deaths occurring in the local marine life, determine the cause and assess any danger to human personnel.
Due to the classified nature of the majority of other projects being carried out on the island, being one of the few civilians involved hasn't made life easy. Little respect and even less information has led you to find solace in the tranquillity of your tropical home, indulging in as little contact with the main core of workers as possible. Lisa, however, a Naval Officer and marine biologist based with you, has fortunately been compassionate to your situation, acting more as a scientific colleague than a military chaperone..."
Versions
Version (Competition release)
Date: 1997
- The Unholy Grail (Stuart Allen; 1997; JACL).
- IF Comp 1997: 15th place of 34 entries.
Version 6
Date: 20 January 2008
- The Unholy Grail (Stuart Allen; 20-Jan-2008; JACL).
- Latest Version: 6, released 20 January 2008.
- Play the Unholy Grail Online
Links
General info
- The Unholy Grail (archived) - at Baf's Guide.
- Unholy Grail - at IFDB.
- Unholy Grail - at ifwizz interactive fiction (in German).
Reviews
- The Unholy Grail - at IF Ratings.
- Review - by Paul O'Brian.
- Review (archive) - by Duncan Stevens.
Date: 1997
Date: 20 January 2008