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IGDB / 9129

Moonlander

1973 54 / 100 Simulator

Moonlander (also known as Lunar Lander) is an early computer game made for the DEC GT40 computer and is the first graphical game in the lunar landing simulator subgenre, as well as the first one in real-time. It is notable for being the first video game with an Easter egg, a lone McDonalds on the moon's surface that can be interacted with or destroyed.

World design Nicht eindeutig ExperienceStory-focused

Deep dive / Spielprofil

What it is about.

A structured look at the narrative, game feel, and traits that define this game.

Story & context

The plot is partially based on the real world events of the lunar moon landing of 1969.

ExperienceStory-focused GenreSimulator ThemeHistorical ThemeNon-fiction
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Traitamerican history Traitbased on - true story Traitlunar landing Traitspace Traitspace simulation

Game profile / Plain language

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Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Jack Burness
Publisher
Digital Equipment Corporation
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Historical, Non-fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • DEC GT40 Feb 25, 1973
  • PDP-10 Feb 25, 1973
  • PDP-11 Feb 25, 1973

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