The Lurking Horror
| Implementers |
Dave Lebling (as P. David Lebling) |
| Release Year | 1987 |
Ever since you arrived at G.U.E. Tech, you've heard stories about the creepy old campus basements and storage rooms, some so ancient that they contain only rotting piles of unidentifiable junk. Until now, you've never ventured lower than the ground floors of the monolithic classroom and dorm buildings, avoiding the warren of tunnels that connect them.
But tonight, something draws you down into the mysterious depths of the institute. Perhaps it's the blizzard raging outside, making the outdoors as threatening as anything you could imagine within. Perhaps it's the nightmare you had, hinting at horrific mysteries below and leaving you with a strange object that seems to lead you inexorably downward. Or perhaps it's just another way for you to avoid writing that twenty page term paper you have due tomorrow.
In any event, you soon find yourself wandering away from your computer and into the dark nether regions of G.U.E. Tech. Suddenly, you're in a world that rivals your most hideous visions, a realm of horror lurking beneath the calm corridors and study halls.
Shapes emerge from dark corners. Eerie sounds draw closer. Slimy passageways lead to sights so horrifying that they will feed your nightmares for weeks.
THE LURKING HORROR recalls the ghastly visions of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King, as author Dave Lebling turns an everyday world into a frightening web of uncertainty. The numerous puzzles will challenge both first-time and experienced players, and Lebling's chilling descriptions will leave you with images you'll never forget.
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From the Library (8 articles)
The Lurking Horror Review
THE LURKING HORROR (NA/⭐⭐⭐⭐) is a departure for Infocom and the story's author, Dave Lebling: a modern horror story inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. You are cast as a student at the mythical G.U.E. Tech (modeled losely on M.I.T., the training ground of so many Infocom authors). . . .
~1 minute read
Lurking Horror Review
This is the latest creation of Mr Dave Lebling, co-creator of the original Zork trilogy and solely responsible thereafter for Spellbreaker, Suspect, and Starcross. . . .
~2 minute read
The Lurking Horror Review
In the years since they began the interactive fiction biz, Infocom has introduced works in such diverse genres as adventure, mystery, science fiction, fantasy and comedy. But somehow, one of the most popular of all types of fiction got left out: the kind of story that you dare not read with the lights turned low, the stories populated with creatures and incidents of unspeakable terror. Well, much to our nightmarish dismay, they have rectified that oversight. . . .
~3 minute read
The Lurking Horror Walkthrough Spoilers
Ah, it's that time of year again: when frost is on the punkin, and ghosties and ghoulies slip through the foggy October nights. Of course, I shouldn't keep you standing at the door (never know what might be creeping up behind you, eh?). Step in and get cozy by the fireplace. While you're warming up, we can talk about term papers and even more unpleasant things. . . .
~8 minute read
Is it GUE Tech or MIT? Dave Lebling explains it… Feature
Ever since we released The Lurking Horror by Dave Lebling we've been getting questions from players about the setting. We thought we'd go straight to the source and ask Dave for the straight dope. . . .
~3 minute read
Stationfall, Lurking Horror, Moonmist Review
Infocom's most recent all-text adventures cover a wide variety of interactive fiction experiences. . . .
~3 minute read
Lurking Horror, Stationfall Review
In Infocom's first horror-fiction adventure, it's all to easy to be pulled into the game play -- which can keep you up at night, looking nervously over your shoulder. In Lurking Horror you're a student at the George Underwood Edwards Institute of Technology -- sort of a cross between MIT and Miskatonic University (for you H.P. Lovecraft readers). . . .
~3 minute read
Four more popular titles reduced to only $14.95 Marketing
We at Infocom are offering you, our most loyal fans, a special deal, the kind of deal that just makes you want to cry with joy. Well, get your hankies out, because now you can get four of our most wildly popular games -— The Lurking Horror, Stationfall, Nord & Bert Couldn’t Make Head or Tail of It, and Plundered Hearts —- for the low, low direct-mail price of $14.95! . . .
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Historical Sales Data
Units Shipped By Year
| 87-893 |
Total units shipped: 22,539
Overall ranking: 26 of 33
Accounts for 1% of units sold
3 Data for April 1987 - March 1989
Source: (1981-1989) Internal Infocom documents, archived by Steve Meretezky
Editions (1 format)
Slip Case Box (1987-1989)
Game box (inner box in outer slip case cover)
Game manual
Game disk in grey Infocom sleeve (no sleeve for 3-1/2" disk)
G.U.E. at a Glance booklet
George Underwood Edwards Institute of Technology student ID card
Rubber centipede (purple, originally packaged between two pieces of clear plastic)
System-specific reference card
Warranty registration card
Product catalog/coupons (Activision)
