The Mask of the Sun

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Mask of the Sun
The Mask of the Sun is an illustrated Adventure that was originally written by Ultrasoft for the Apple II. It has now been translated for the Atari and is distributed by Broderbund. The Atari version occupies two double-sided disks. That's a lot of Adventure, but is it worth the money?

The Mask of the Sun has the potential to be a great Adventure. It has a strong plot cast in the same vein as 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', however, it is let down by the worst mazes and the unfairest puzzles in all of Adventuredom! Only the toughest, most hardened Adventurer will finish this one without any help.

In The Mask of the Sun, you play the part of Mac Steele – archaeologist, adventurer and not particularly honest treasure hunter. Your arch rival Francisco Roboff, has stolen the scrolls of Lhasa which you acquired in a previous expedition. In the subsequent fracas with Roboff, you return his gesture by stealing an Aztec amulet. During your later research on the amulet, you discover that it may be linked to a more fascinating artifact known as the Mask of the Sun.
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This was the first computer game I ever purchased, and the source of many hours of entertainment and adventure. I will never forget the first time I played, typed my first command at the prompt, and entered my first pyramid in search of hidden secrets and lost gold. I have been an avid fan of adventure gaming ever since!

This game certainly offered a high degree of mystery, including ancient legends, ghosts, and treasure. The puzzles were difficult, but not so hard that the player would lose interest, and spaced just right to maintain a high level of adventure throughout. The graphics were of superior quality (for the time) and added to this game's appeal, including at least one puzzle that was linked directly to the graphics, (Spoiler - click to show)requiring the player to leap across a river of lava.

This game is a true gem and deserves a place in the Adventure Game Hall of Fame! If you haven't played it yet, then you have missed out on a classic and should check it out. If you haven't played it in nearly thirty years, it's time to climb back into the bouncing jeep and return to the jungles. You will enjoy it. I sure did.

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