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'''Hack''' was released in [[1985]], one of the earliest clones of [[Rogue]]. | {{game-major| name = Hack | ||
|developer = ?? | |||
|theme = Fantasy | |||
|influences = [[Rogue]] | |||
|released = [[1985]] | |||
|updated = ?? | |||
|licensing = ?? | |||
|language = [[C]] | |||
|platforms = ?? | |||
|interface = ASCII | |||
|length = ?? | |||
|site = http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/roguelike/nethack.html | |||
}} | |||
'''Hack''' was released in [[1985]], one of the earliest clones of [[Rogue]]. It is now known as [[NetHack]]. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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== Versions and platforms == | == Versions and platforms == | ||
Moria was written by [[Jay Fenlason]] in 1985 for Unix systems. Versions 1.0.1 to 1.0.3, the ones first published to Usenet, were re-written by [[Andries Brouwer]]. Several versions were developped for DOS or Atari ST. | <!--??? this isn't moria...-->Moria was written by [[Jay Fenlason]] in 1985 for Unix systems. Versions 1.0.1 to 1.0.3, the ones first published to Usenet, were re-written by [[Andries Brouwer]]. Several versions were developped for DOS or Atari ST. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
In [[1987]], [[Mike Stephenson]] merged several Hack versions together and published [[NetHack]], which is still supported today. NetHack in turn | In [[1987]], [[Mike Stephenson]] merged several Hack versions together and published [[NetHack]], which is still supported today. NetHack in turn influenced games such as [[ADOM]] or [[Crawl]]. | ||
Hack is the prototype of [[hacklike]] games, a whole type of games sharing several primary characteristics (they are usually opposed to [[bandlike]] games, games which follow [[Angband]]'s gameplay). | Hack is the prototype of [[hacklike]] games, a whole type of games sharing several primary characteristics (they are usually opposed to [[bandlike]] games, games which follow [[Angband]]'s gameplay). | ||
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* [http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/roguelike/nethack.html Hack and Nethack] | * [http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/roguelike/nethack.html Hack and Nethack] | ||
[[Category:Hacklikes|* | [[Category:Hacklikes|*]] | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 17 September 2006
| Hack | |
|---|---|
| Major Roguelike | |
| Developer | ?? |
| Theme | Fantasy |
| Influences | Rogue |
| Released | 1985 |
| Updated | ?? |
| Licensing | ?? |
| P. Language | C |
| Platforms | ?? |
| Interface | ASCII |
| Game Length | ?? |
| Official site of Hack | |
Hack was released in 1985, one of the earliest clones of Rogue. It is now known as NetHack.
Description
Hack was an improved version of Rogue and introduced several new features, such as a computer pet dog following the character, several new classes, shops...
Food management was vital in Hack, for the character could easily starve to death if not properly fed.
Versions and platforms
Moria was written by Jay Fenlason in 1985 for Unix systems. Versions 1.0.1 to 1.0.3, the ones first published to Usenet, were re-written by Andries Brouwer. Several versions were developped for DOS or Atari ST.
Legacy
In 1987, Mike Stephenson merged several Hack versions together and published NetHack, which is still supported today. NetHack in turn influenced games such as ADOM or Crawl.
Hack is the prototype of hacklike games, a whole type of games sharing several primary characteristics (they are usually opposed to bandlike games, games which follow Angband's gameplay).