FREDERIK pohl’s GATEWAY

1992

The first of Legend’s book-based games, Gateway was written by Glen Dahlgren and Mike Verdu, with its interface a step between a text parser and the point-and-click games that would soon take up the adventure mantle. After its initial setup, the game veers away from its source material as the player explores the universe with the aid of an unpredictable ancient technology. With its impressive intro screens, 256-colour VGA display and hybrid game engine, Gateway marks a significant point in the development of not just Legend, but adventure games in general.