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The Alpine Encounter

While in Peking, China a priceless Ming vase was stolen, in a military installation in the Rocky Mountains top-secret plans for a new missile were taken. VODOC, a secret organization keen on world domination…

31 December 1983

The Alpine Encounter is an adventure developed by Ibid, released 31 December 1983 on Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS. The main story takes about 5 hrs to finish.

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What The Alpine Encounter is

The Alpine Encounter is an adventure game developed by Ibid and released in 1983. It was published by Random House. It is available on Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

While in Peking, China a priceless Ming vase was stolen, in a military installation in the Rocky Mountains top-secret plans for a new missile were taken. VODOC, a secret organization keen on world domination is behind both crimes. It is up to you, Agent 456, to stop VODOC. You are therefore sent to a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are mystery. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 5 hrs.

What it launched against

The Alpine Encounter launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

The Alpine Encounter — frequently asked questions

When did The Alpine Encounter come out?
The Alpine Encounter was released on 31 December 1983 for Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.
How long does it take to beat The Alpine Encounter?
The main story of The Alpine Encounter takes around 5 hrs.

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