Fahrenheit 451
Telarium 
1984
- Language:
- English
- Authors:
- Lee Jacknow, Len Neufeld
- Systems:
- SAL
- Platforms:
- Apple II, Atari ST, C64/128 , Macintosh, PC
- Genres:
- Based on literature
- Entered by:
- Alex, Gunness, Starscream, Strident
- Added:
- 10-05-2010
- Edited:
- 19-05-2022
Synopsis
Plot
Semi-sequel to Ray Bradbury's famous dystopian novel set in a oppressive society where books are illegal.You take on the role of Guy Montag, former fireman (i.e. burner of books), who has seen the error of his ways and now seeks contact with an underground resistance fighting to keep the books "alive".
The gameplay is centered around quotes from various famous works. You must use these to contact the resistance and progress further into the game.
Notes
Produced by Byron Preiss Video Productions. Designed by Lee Jacknow. Written by Len Neufeld. Systems programmer Michael P. Meyer. Illustrations by Robert Strong and Brian Humphrey. Programmed in SAL by Telarium Corp.Also available in Spanish.
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Intrincate as it is, F451 never really gripped me. I find the gameplay tedious, with the trudging around Manhattan in search of code-phrases (passwords) to give to contacts and advance the plot, and the few genuine puzzles seem to be afterthoughts. There is much to admire in the atmosphere and tension created through description, timing and plot, but regrettably, playing it feels more like a technical exercise than like fun.