Synergistic Software

Synergistic Software founded by Robert C. Clardy established itself as a computer game company in 1978 and produced more than 160 titles over the next 20 years encompassing games business educational and utility software.This book focuses on Synergistic's early games for the Apple II computer and includes 17 enhanced retro game manuals.As a bonus Clardy shares detailed insights into what makes a good computer game and the programming challenges he experienced. Apple II game manuals included are: Apventure to Atlantis Bolo Crisis Mountain Death Run Doom Cavern Dungeon Campaign Escape From Arcturus Microbe Nightmare Gallery Odyssey Procyon Warrior Sorcerer's Challenge Tank Attack U-Boat Command and Wilderness Campaign.Additionally two manuals for the Atari 800 are included: Probe One and Warlock's Revenge.