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IGDB / 345268

King of Space

1991 Adventure
'King of Space' is a hypertext-based game in a science-fiction setting. The work was published in 1991 and remains one of a handful of e-lit works that tackle the science fiction genre. A dark science-fictional ritual of fertility and regeneration, 'King of Space' takes place in an abandoned starship, circling the edges of a plague-ridden and collapsing solar system, where an escaped terrorist meets the last star-ca Show full summary

'King of Space' is a hypertext-based game in a science-fiction setting. The work was published in 1991 and remains one of a handful of e-lit works that tackle the science fiction genre. A dark science-fictional ritual of fertility and regeneration, 'King of Space' takes place in an abandoned starship, circling the edges of a plague-ridden and collapsing solar system, where an escaped terrorist meets the last star-captain and his ship's Priestess. Old man and young, young woman and ageless starship meet and meet again as enemies, allies, rapists, and lovers.

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'King of Space' is a hypertext-based game in a science-fiction setting. The work was published in 1991 and remains one of a handful of e-lit works that tackle the science fiction genre. A dark science-fictional ritual of fertility and regeneration, 'King of Space' takes place in an abandoned starship, circling the edges of a plague-ridden and collapsing solar system, where an escaped terrorist meets the last star-captain and his ship's Priestess. Old man and young, young woman and ageless starship meet and meet again as enemies, allies, rapists, and lovers.

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Sarah Smith
Publisher
‎Eastgate Systems
Franchise
Standalone
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Modi
Single player
Perspective
Text
Themes
Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Mac 1991

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