The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Two Exciting New Titles News

New Zork Times, The, Oct-Dec 1984

In Suspect, Infocom's newest mystery game, you'll attend a murderously grand party that you'll never forget. . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

Computer Entertainer, Jan 1985

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (NA / ⭐⭐⭐⭐) may be the funniest game yet from a company that's known for its sense of humor. The game is the result of a collaboration between Douglas Adams, author of the best-selling book on which the game is based, and Steve Meretzky, author of two previous Infocom games, Planetfall and Sorceror. HITCHHIKER is an inspired piece of madness that has the player become Arthur Dent, the hapless human who awakens to find that his house is about to be bulldozed and the planet about to be destroyed. . . .

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Leads an Invasion of the Pros Review Low-Q

Roe Adams, Computer Gaming World, Jan 1985

In 1984 companies and machines fell by the wayside with incredible regularity. Some to thunderous applause, others with silent tears. In retrospect, however, one of the most significant trends to enter the microcomputer field in 1984 was the debut of top fiction writers into adventure game designing. In the past, even the best adventure games have been written by ordinary people (well, not counting Michael Berlyn, who is, after all, hardly ordinary). . . .

'Hitchhiker's Guide' Has Grown Astronomically Feature

Chicago Tribune, The, 3 Jan 1985

"THE HITCHHIKER'S Guide to the Galaxy" began as a radio program in England in the late '70s and evolved into three books, a British television series, two records and a stage show. . . .

Fame Games Feature

Kathy Yakal, COMPUTE!, Feb 1985

Though some authors and stars are lending only their names to entertainment software, others are actively contributing to the game's design. Here's a look at what's happening. . . .

So long, and thanks for the adventure Feature

Martin Croft, Micro Adventurer, Feb 1985

DOUGLAS ADAMS is a household name both here and in America for his classic The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. . . .

Hitch-Hiker's game Review

Andy Pennell, Micro Adventurer, Feb 1985

THE WELL-RESPECTED American software house Infocom has teamed up with best selling author Douglas Adams to produce a game based on his characters and ideas, and the result can only be described as excellent. . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

John Gresham, MicroTimes, Feb 1985

Infocom Inc. has been making quite a name for itself lately with a rather unique line of interactive fiction software. Previous titles, Planetfall and Sorcerer, have sold well and been well received. The latest entry into the marketplace, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is almost sure to become a bestseller. The reasons are quite simple. By merging its proven interactive fiction system with the stories created by Douglas Adams, Infocom has created a product that allows the user to romp through one of the most popular science fiction/fantasy storylines of the last decade. . . .

Douglas Adams and Steve Meretzky Feature

Sharon Darling, COMPUTE!'s Gazette, Apr 1985

Take two minds that have created some very witty books and computer games, put them together, and what do you get? The zany game version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. . . .

Booted Up Any Good Books Lately? Feature

Charles Adai, Electronic Games, Apr 1985

Until recently, interactive fiction seemed to be getting rather stagnant. After all, every company has already gone through the tried-and-true adventure game themes of medieval battles between wizards and dragons, hard-boiled detective stories, treasure seeking a la Indiana Jones in perilous old temples and ruins, and science-fictiony searches through futuristic, but deserted, planets, asteroids and spaceships many times over; things seemed to be getting rather repetitive. Once in a while a really original game would appear, but that was a rare occurence. There's no question that what we needed was an influx of new ideas. . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

Louise Kohl, Electronic Games, Apr 1985

Anyone who's ever run across "The Hitchhiker's Guide" in any of its previous incarnations will know pretty much what expect from this program: pure lunacy. In fact, there are only two problems with The Guide: it's not logical and it doesn't make sense. And if you think that's redundant, you obviously haven't played this one yet. . . .

The Infinitely Improbable Doug Adams Feature Low-Q

Roe R. Adams III, Electronic Games, Apr 1985

If you ever wake up one morning and find yourself in a strange room with a splitting headache and no tea, where would you be? No, no not there (but what a deliciously naughty though). Rather, you'd be about to spend a wondrous sojourn inside the fertile mind of Douglas Adams, creator of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

Randi Hacker, Games, Apr 1985

Those of you who have read and enjoyed Douglas Adams's novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will find it no help whatsoever when it comes to solving the computer adventure game based on the book. This, of course, is as it should be, but is small comfort; for the game does not succeed as completely as one might have hoped. . . .

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

Jack Powell and Michael Ciraolo, Antic, May 1985

We know how to get the Babel Fish. But don't ask us. We won't tell you. And Don't Panic, the clue is right there in the game. . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

Neil Randall, COMPUTE!, Jun 1985

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy may well be Infocom's best effort to date. There are several reasons for this. First, the comic absurdity of Douglas Adams' popular radio/television/novel series translates well to Infocom's style of interactive fiction. Second, the story has a built-in sense of humor, which increases the player's enjoyment and reduces frustration, Third, the story itself is fascinating. . . .

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe Review

Zzap!64, Jul 1985

Next a look at this month's disk-based adventures. I feel I can begin by saying that there's now absolutely no excuse not to buy a disk drive, other than complete, abject poverty. Let me explain. I have just spent the last seven days in the very back of my cave, isolated from the rest of the world, doing nothing other than to play the latest release from the wonder programmers at Infocom, Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. My verdict? Absolutely WIZARD! . . .

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Wishbringer Review

Steve Panak, Analog Computing, Nov 1985

See what I mean? This month, not one but two games from the only company that can really turn me on. The graphics which Infocom's prose sends scorching into my mind make all my arcade action games obsolete. So, without further ado, let's get into the first one. . . .

New Hitchhiker’s and Zork I only $14.95 News

Status Line, The, Jan-Jun 1988

Marilyn McCoo, eat your heart out! We've got the real Solid Gold, and now you can get it too! We've taken our best-selling games, Zork I and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, redesigned the packaging, added new features, and called them Solid Gold! But this is the first time Solid Gold has been so inexpensive; the stories of the Solid Gold series are available for only $14.95! . . .