The Institute is an adventure developed by Med Systems Software, released 31 December 1981 on Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and TRS-80.
What The Institute is
The Institute is an adventure game developed by Med Systems Software and released in 1981. It is available on Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and TRS-80.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In this bizarre text-based mystery, you assume the role of John, a mental patient who is being held against his will in a hellish asylum known only as "The Institute".
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Institute launched on 31 December 1981, within three weeks of Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Gorf and Robotron: 2084.
Released around the same time: Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Gorf, Robotron: 2084.
Quick answers
The Institute — frequently asked questions
When did The Institute come out?
The Institute was released on 31 December 1981 for Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and TRS-80.
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