Name the game - part 4

[DrSpike]

I can't believe I got that from those vague clues.

Hehe, I actually considered doing it *last go*, so it was fresh in my mind.

I guess that means a new game from me later.

[bipolarbear]

A space game based on a franchise known for its geekiness
rpg
traveling to planets
recent game
VERY successful
Very fun!
has annoying companions
telekinesis type powers available as you progress through your character levels

[Buck Birdseed]

KOTOR. But it's Dr. Spike's turn and the game is outside the time frame.

Do read the rules next time, will you?

[duke o' york]

Go Buck!

[DrSpike]

Yeah sorry Buck, you are not getting a point for something as blindingly obvious as that one.

Bipolarbear: welcome.

I am still thinking of a another game btw.

[duke o' york]

Come on Spike, before the thread gets closed for being too long!

[child of Thor]

Yeah hurry up!

I can give you some games if you want

[DrSpike]

Patience Duke, I will think of a game. It is getting harder and harder though.

Ok, Clue 1:

Text adventure game. A pinnacle of parody, at least to this 12 year old when I played it.

[duke o' york]

Bored of the Rings?

[Spaced Cowboy]

Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy?

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by duke o' york
Bored of the Rings?

Yup. I knew I couldn't do this one without making it too easy or too hard, but I had to do it anyway.

It's shamelessly juvenile, but I played this game a year or so back on an emulator and it still kills me at 25.

BotR was a landmark in adventure gaming. The lampooning adventure (right up to modern day Lucasarts classics) was popularised with this game. A true classic.

[duke o' york]

Damn! Now I have to think of yet another.

1) - I remember wasting hours playing this racer on my Amiga. You had a choice of vehicles and could choose depending upon the courses, but it didn't make any difference if you didn't pick up the power-ups.

There is a really obvious answer to this, and I'd like to say now that it isn't that!

[DrSpike]

Skidmarks.

[duke o' york]

Never heard of that.

Was that a guess, or were you just being rude?

[DrSpike]

Hehe, it was a popular game.

How about Stunt Car Racer?