Penguin Software Inc
The company was called Penguin Software Inc until late 1985. They
got into a dispute with Penguin Books and felt that they didn't
have enough money to win a lawsuit. The name was then changed to
PolarWare.
The Penguin games generally came in small (6" X 8") slipcover
boxes containing a white cardboard tray with a foam insert padding
and little more than a disk and a manual and warranty card.
Apart from adventure games, they also released the Graphics
Magician. They also produced the "Adventures In" series, but these
are not essentially adventure titles.
Penguin Software Inc has a homepage at http://www.magictree.com.
For more information, see PolarWare.
Transylvania
Type: Graphics
Written 1982 (rereleased 1984) by Antonia Antiochia in Graphics Magician.
Runs on:
Notes: The 1984 rerelease had better graphics and a different title
screen.
Comments: Search the land of Transylvania to rescue the Princess Sabrina
and return her safely to the King before the clock strikes
five. On the way, you'll meet a werewolf and a vampire, and,
what else, a flying saucer.
For more information, see PolarWare
The Coveted Mirror
Type: G (some animations)
Written 1983 by Eagle I. Burns and Holly Thomason.
Runs on:
Notes: Graphics using the Graphics Magician.
This version features a few arcade sequences, including a
jousting tournament.
Comments: In medieval times, you must escape captivity by the evil ruler
Voar in search of the fifth and final shard of the shattered
coveted mirror that will break Voar's power over the land of
Starbury.
For more information, see PolarWare
The Quest
Type: Bitmap graphics
Written 1983 by Dallas Snell, Joe Toler and Joel Ellis Rea.
Runs on:
Notes: It came on one 5 1/4" disk for the Apple II. This probably
wasn't rereleased by PolarWare. A sequel, Ring Quest, followed
shortly.
Package blurb: You, as the king's newest advisor, must accompany his
champion, Gorn, on a mission to rid the kingdom of a vengeful
dragon terrorizing the southern provinces. The king has
instructed Gorn to heed your advice, as you venture out on
your journey to explore Balema and find the reptilian menace.
Ring Quest
Type: G (some animation)
Written 1983 by Dallas Snell [story], Joe Toler [graphics], Dallas Snell [programming], Ron Goebel [programming] and Joel (Ellis) Rea [programming].
Runs on:
Notes: This is a sequel to The Quest. It contains two arcade
sequences.
Package blurb: The Ring of Chaos has possessed the enchantress Lisa and
threatens the very fabric of the universe! Unless it is
reunited with the Ring of Order, life as we know it may come
to an end. The Ring of Order has now found its way into your
hands...
Having been chosen as Ringbearer, you must track down the
elusive Lisa in an effort to put an end to the havoc caused
by the Ring of Chaos. Accompanied by Gorn, Champion of
Balema, you must traverse a land fraught with perils and rife
with fabulous monsters. Lisa must be freed from the demonic
power of the Ring of Chaos - and only you can help her. Your
only tools are your wits, the Ring of Order, and the strong
right arm of Gorn. You will need all of these and more to
survive.
For more information, see Origin
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