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Book of the Dead
December 30, 1987
Genres
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), AdventureRelease Date
December 30, 1987 (37 years and 6 months ago)Publishers
CRL Group PLC, The Essential MythFranchises
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Released in 1987, War of the Dead is considered to be the first true survival horror game. SWAT officer Lila must rescue survivors in the demon-infested small town of Chaney’s Hill. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements.
Genres
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), AdventurePlatforms
Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX SpectrumRelease Date
December 30, 1987 (37 years and 6 months ago)Publishers
CRL Group PLC, The Essential MythFranchises
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