DONDRA Spectrum HoloByte Computer Video Game Ad 1987 Apple II GS Amiga
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DONDRA Spectrum HoloByte Computer Video Game Ad 1987 Apple II GS Amiga. The text invites players to embark on a futuristic quest in the world of Dondra to find the Crystal Prism of Heheutotol. and 'The First in the Questmaster Series.'. - Product: Dondra—A New Beginning. (Questmaster Series). This original 1987 magazine advertisement from Spectrum HoloByte introduces 'Dondra—A New Beginning...', the first title in the Questmaster Series. The ad showcases the game's fantasy-themed box art featuring a female warrior atop a winged creature, set against a parchment-style background that mimics the pages of an open book. The layout highlights the transition from 8-bit to 16-bit gaming, specifically promoting the 'cartoon style' graphics of the era with six vibrant gameplay screenshots from the Apple IIGS version. The text invites players to embark on a futuristic quest in the world of Dondra to find the Crystal Prism of Heheutotol. It emphasizes the game's cross-platform availability, listing compatibility for the Apple II and IIGS, with upcoming releases for the Commodore 64, IBM, Macintosh, Amiga, and Atari ST. This piece of vintage tech history captures the late 1980s computer gaming boom, featuring the Spectrum HoloByte logo and their Alameda, California corporate address. Slogans include 'A New Dimension in Adventure!' and 'The First in the Questmaster Series.' Specifications: - Brand: Spectrum HoloByte (A Division of SPHERE, INC.) - Product: Dondra—A New Beginning... (Questmaster Series) - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Art Style: 1980s Fantasy Illustration / Early Computer Graphics - Publication Details: Circa 1987-1988 - City/State: Alameda, California - Logos/Graphics: Spectrum HoloByte logo; Apple IIGS gameplay screenshots; Box art illustration - On-piece claims: 'A New Dimension in Adventure!', 'animated sequences and superb "cartoon style" graphics' - Substrate/Material: Paper - Identifiers: © 1987 by Sean B. Barger; Licensed to SPHERE, INC.; Circle 99 on Reader Service Card
