The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1984)

by Infocom
Genres:Adventure, Puzzle
Themes:Comedy, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a classic Interactive Fiction game. Though divergent from the source material, the main characters, locations, and concepts are here. Unlike the book, death can come quickly if Arthur fails to observe his surroundings, collect inventory, talk to people, and consult the Guide. Don't panic!Show more
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