The Trap Door is an adventure, released 31 December 1986 on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
What The Trap Door is
The Trap Door was released in 1986. It was published by Piranha. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The player takes control of Berk, who must perform tasks for "The Thing Upstairs" a never-seen entity who lives in the upper floors of the castle where Berk works. In order to help him complete his task, Berk must make use of the many objects lying around his part of the castle as well as the creatures that emerge from the trap door. Berk is assisted by Boni, a talking skull, who provides hints when picked up. He is also somewhat hindered by Drutt, a spider who loves eating worms.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Trap Door launched on 31 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Rebelstar.
Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Rebelstar.
Quick answers
The Trap Door — frequently asked questions
When did The Trap Door come out?
The Trap Door was released on 31 December 1986 for Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
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