1989 Activision / Abstract Concepts
Platforms: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 (see linked page)
Our next entry is for a title from the creators of Mindfighter by Activision, developed by Abstract Concepts and mentioned within the manual. We assume therefore that Activision were set to release the game around 1989 time.
Little is known so far, apart from that those behind the title were Fergus McNeill, Anna Popkess and John Popkess. However, within the Mindfighter manual, the following details were given:
“In the wake of the First World War, amid crumbling empires, economic depression swept the world. International tension eased but remained present as some countries sought refuge in the ideologies of Fascism and Communism.
It became and area of rebellion, civil war… and spies!
The story follows the progess of a French secret service agent, Monsieur Phillip Grouchy. Returning from a disastrous mission in London, Phillip is severly reprimanded by his superiors. Although certain that he was betrayed, he can show no evidence to excuse his failure. Subsequently, the success of his next mission is vital to regain lost credibility. However, as he discovers the ever-increasing dangers of his current assigments, he begins to suspect that he may be walking into a trap and that the traitor may be closer to him than he thought…”
Was the game ever started, why was it cancelled and could anything still exist of it today?
With thanks to Tobias Hultman and JazzGhostrider for the heads up and details.
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