Kentilla

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Kentilla
Developer(s)Derek Brewster
Publisher(s)Micromega
Composer(s)Rob Hubbard
Platform(s)Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64
Release1984
Genre(s)Interactive fiction
Mode(s)Single-player

Kentilla is a text adventure game written in Basic by British developer Derek Brewster and published by Micromega.[1] It was later rereleased as a budget title by Mastertronic.

Game music composer Rob Hubbard created the score for the Commodore 64 version,[2] while the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC versions were mute.

Reception[edit]

Crash were impressed by the Spectrum version of the game, stating "Kentilla is a sure winner as an adventure with many devious problems which should keep any adventurer busy through the coming winter months and it’s excellent value for money." It was given a 10/10 Overall rating.[4]

Zzap!64 enjoyed the Commodore 64 version which was given a 90% overall rating.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "CRASH 10 - Kentilla".
  2. ^ a b "Redirecting".
  3. ^ Game review, Crash magazine, Newsfield Publications, issue 10, November 1984, page 113
  4. ^ "CRASH 10 - Kentilla".

External links[edit]

  • Kentilla at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
  • Kentilla in the Interactive Fiction Database