The most interesting adventure games released in 1987
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Sid Meier’s Pirates! (1987)
Adventure 12 February 1987
One of the first loud productions that came from the hands of the legend Sid Meier and today's almost non-existent company MicroProse. In this title the player has an opportunity to move back to the times of the so-called Golden Age of the Caribbean Piracy and become one of the most famous pirates who then sailed on seas and oceans.
Where Time Stood Still
Adventure 12 April 1987
Where Time Stood Still is an action/adventure game, which will be created by programmers from Denton Design, responsible for The Great Escape. The above title was not a coincidence, because in many respects both products are very similar to each other.
The Lurking Horror
Adventure 12 June 1987
The Lurking Horror is a text adventure game developed in 1987 by Infocom, a company specializing in this type of productions. The main protagonist of the program is a young student who comes to George Edwards University to prepare a commissioned project. As a result of bad weather, the building is cut off from the world.
Leisure Suit Larry 1: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
Adventure 15 June 1987
Leisure Suit Larry 1: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards is the first game in a series of adventure games created by Al Lowe and Sierra's development team. Players direct the actions of Larry Laffer, an incompetent lowlas, who sets out on the streets of Lost Wegas in search of love, fame and wealth. Due to a large dose of black humour and erotic references the game is addressed to older audiences.
Police Quest: In Pursuit Of The Death Angel
Adventure 07 September 1987
Precursor of Sierra adventure games, the theme of which is the hard work of a policeman. Sonny Bonds' first task will be to stop the drug dealer, the title Death Angel.
Maniac Mansion
Adventure 15 October 1987
Dave and two friends set out to rescue his girlfriend Sandy. She was kidnapped by Dr. Fred, who under the influence of a dark meteorite intended to turn her into a zombie.
Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge
Adventure 19 November 1987
The second part of a large series of adventure games by Sierra entitled Space Quest. The authors in the new version increased the complexity of the puzzles, introduced a little bit better graphics and a few possible ways to complete the game.
Space Quest: The Sarien Encounter
Adventure 19 November 1987
The first part of a great series started by Sierra in 1987. It was established in the first phase of the formation of the company and is an old school adventure in the full sense of the word.