Derek James: Polyclef Software
Name: Derek
Title: Owner & Founder
Company: Polyclef Software
Favorite Classic Game: Gyruss & Zork
Why is this game your favorite: I’ll actually pick two. For classic arcade action, my favorite was probably Gyruss. Why? Because I thought tube shooters were cool…it was like Galaga, but in a circle! And I also really thought the electronica-style Bach music was cool.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF2m7EW9_lM[/youtube]
For the PC, the games I remember the most fondly were the Zork and Enchanter trilogies from Infocom. Text-based adventure and puzzle-solving games are obsolete now, but I really thought the blend of storytelling, puzzle-solving, and interactivity was very immersive and compelling. Myst was a great continuation of this style of game in graphical form, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for Infocom’s games.
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