Book of the Dead

Release date: 31 Dec 1987
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure
Book of the Dead
Publisher: The Essential Myth
Publisher: CRL Group PLC
Platforms: Commodore C64/128/MAXZX Spectrum
Themes: SandboxOpen worldActionFantasyHorrorSurvival
Player perspective: First personText
Game modes: Single player
Released in 1987, War of the Dead is considered to be the first true survival horror game. SWAT officer Lila must rescue survivors in the demon-infested small town of Chaney’s Hill. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements.
Keywords:
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