Millionaire (computer game)
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| Millionaire | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | John Hunt |
| Publisher(s) | Incentive Software |
| Release date(s) | 1983 |
| Genre(s) | |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum |
| Media | Cassette |
| Input | Keyboard |
Millionaire is management game originally written for the ZX Spectrum by John Hunt.
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[edit] Gameplay
Essentially a text-based management game, you play the role of a home-based programmer who has written a program and must market it to the retailers. Starting with an investment of £500, you need this money to pay advertisers and for tape duplication costs. Meanwhile you must constantly write new games promote your products and keep a tight lid on costs. The style of game that could be produced were arcade, adventure, etc. You are given 20 management points to spread amongst the following categories.
- 1.Programming.
- 2.Presentation.
- 3.Original Ideas.
- 4.Maintain interest.
Other aspects of the game is a character called Honest Harry who can offer you deals such as cheap cassettes, which will lessen the cost of your distribution costs, or programs. Sometimes, these deals are not so good as the programs could be bugged or stolen, ultimately costing you dear.
Progress in the game is monitored by observing the sales figures at the end of each month. If the player made enough money the a screenshot of a bigger and better house/office was displayed.
Chance plays a part of the game, by certain events which will affect your sales, such as a good review or someone digging up your past.
The game itself is simplistic and will only offer limited appeal, as essentially its has too much randomness.
[edit] Objective
To become a software Millionaire and to avoid Bankruptcy.
[edit] Trivia
This game has some similarities to Software Star.
