Plundered Hearts
| Implementers |
Amy Briggs |
| Release Year | 1987 |
In the 17th century, the seas are as wild as the untamed heart of a young woman. But when you set out on the schooner Lafond Deux, bound for the West Indies, your thoughts are only of your ailing father who awaits your care. Little do you know that your innocent journey will soon turn to dangerous adventure.
You barely survive an encounter with pirates, whose plans for you include a fate worse than death. The explosives, the rocky reefs, the vicious crocodile -- all these are obstacles which you must overcome with cunning and agility. True, it's not easy; but at least you can control your fate. What you cannot control is much more dangerous: your passion for Nicholas Jamison, the handsome pirate captain.
Tall and lean, with azure eyes that penetrate deep into your soul, he makes your blood quicken despite his unsavory past. When you're in his arms, swirling around the dance floor or secluded in the flowered depths of the gazebo, you are apt to forget your mission.
But don't dally too long with Nick. For your father is waiting, and on his rescue lies the fate of more than one man. Prepare for adventure on the high seas, lass. You'll need every bit of pluck you can muster.
In PLUNDERED HEARTS, Infocom brings your wildest fantasies to life. You'll thrill to spine-tingling peril, heart-pounding romance, and challenging predicaments. To create this exotic adventure, author Amy Briggs read hundreds of romance novels, researched 17th century costumes and ships, and was wooed by a dashing pirate.
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From the Library (7 articles)
Plundered Hearts Review Spoilers
PLUNDERED HEARTS (NA/⭐⭐⭐⭐) explores no ground in interactive fiction, which is not unexpected from Infocom. The story is a romance. Its author, Amy Briggs, is female, as is the heroine of the story. Now before you men decide to quit reading and look for a review of something that is, shall we say, a bit more macho-sounding -- STOP! This is adventurous romance -- swashbuckling times on the high seas, pirates, deceit and treachery. You'll like it, we're sure. . . .
~2 minute read
Plundered Hearts Walkthrough Spoilers
Ah yes, it's that time of year again, when desperate shoppers crowd department stores, snowflakes dance on bitter north winds, and the strains of "Plover the River and Frotz the Woods", "Dorn-beasts Roasting on an Open Fire", and "I'm Dreaming of a Dark Cavern" fill the air. So, step right in, settle down by the fireplace, and feel free to sing along. Just walk carefully past the Christmas Tree Monster in the corner (quite harmless on an individual basis and he does brighten up the place with his swishing tinsel and blinking lights) and don't let Fred's traditional shrunken-head garland on the wall upset you; he gets terribly sentimental during this season. Of course, if you really prefer warmer climes, I have just the place for you: a delightful little resort in the Caribbean, called St. Sinistra. . . .
~11 minute read
Plundered Hearts Review
Touch my ring... no not that one, the red one... and journey back with me to the 17th Century, a cold, cruel yet romantic era when the mastery of the sea was in the hands of the Pirate. To the days of raping, pillaging and scurvy, when the very sight of the Skull and Crossbones gripped the bravest of seamen's hearts with terror. These were the days when the mere whisper of the name The Falcon, scourge of the seven seas, would send the most gallant of crews and their ships scuttling back to port in abject fear. It is into this period of history that this latest adventure from Infocom takes you, to fight and survive as best you can... in the guise of a woman... . . .
~4 minute read
Plundered Hearts Review
At last! An Infocom "Interactive Fiction" text adventure of a woman by a woman! News of this incredible breakthrough came as a delightful surprise. For years I've been masquerading as a macho male 18 year old in countless adventures, so the chance to shed "him" and become "her" was long overdue and more than welcome. Ripping open the package in a frenzy of anticipation, I thought, "Bless you, little Amy Briggs. You have taken one small step for woman, one giant step for womankind." . . .
~5 minute read
Plundered Hearts Review
With the release of their latest work of interactive fiction, Infocom has produced the first such story written by a woman, as well as made its entry into the genre of romance. Spearheading this two-fisted attempt to attract more female purchasers, Amy Briggs has crafted a pirate story full of intrigue, adventure and, yes, romance. Unfortunately, I think most of Infocom's regular audience (presumably male) are likely to forsake this bold new endeavor. . . .
~4 minute read
Plundered Hearts and Nord And Bert Couldn't Make Head Or Tail Of It Review
Infocom has extended its philosophy of "Something for Everyone" with the release of two new products: Plundered Hearts and Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It. Each of these programs aims at what appears to be a specific audience, although of the two, Nord and Bert is a bit more far-reaching in its scope. . . .
~3 minute read
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~4 minute read
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Historical Sales Data
Units Shipped By Year
| 87-893 |
Total units shipped: 15,460
Overall ranking: 32 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)
Letter from Jean Lafond
Fifty guinea bank note
Reticule (blue pouch)
System-specific reference card
Warranty registration card
Product catalog/coupons (Activision)
