Classic TI-99/4A Games by Martin Webb

Original text-based adventure games for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computer, created by teenage programmer Martin Webb and published by Intrigue Software in the 1980s. Experience these classic interactive fiction games on modern emulators.

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The Collection

Three unique adventures, each with distinct gameplay and challenges

Adventuremania

Released 1983 | Text Adventure

The original text-based adventure game for the TI-99/4A, released by Intrigue Software in 1983. Written in TI BASIC by teenage programmer Martin Webb, Adventuremania features moderate difficulty and engaging interactive fiction gameplay.

  • Classic text adventure gameplay
  • Written in TI BASIC
  • Available on cassette & disk
  • Moderate difficulty level
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Mania

Adventuremania 2 | Text Adventure

The acclaimed sequel to Adventuremania, also known as "Adventuremania 2". Another brilliant program from Martin Webb, featuring enhanced gameplay and puzzles. Marketed with the tagline "ANOTHER BRILLIANT PROGRAM FROM MARTIN WEBB".

  • Sequel to Adventuremania
  • Enhanced gameplay mechanics
  • Well-designed puzzles
  • Moderate difficulty
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Santa and the Goblins

Holiday Adventure | Text Adventure

A festive text-based adventure featuring Santa Claus and mischievous goblins. One of Martin Webb's creative titles for the TI-99/4A, showcasing his versatility as a teenage programmer during the platform's golden era.

  • Holiday-themed adventure
  • Original Martin Webb creation
  • TI BASIC programming
  • Classic interactive fiction
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More TI-99/4A Games by Martin Webb

Martin Webb was a prolific teenage programmer for the TI-99/4A, creating numerous titles published by Intrigue Software. Other TI-99/4A games include TI-99/4A adventure games and TI-99/4A text adventures. These TI-99/4A games showcase the creativity of early home computing TI-99/4A development.

  • Atlantis - Underwater adventure
  • Beneath the Stars - Space exploration
  • Lionel and the Ladders - Platform adventure
  • Panic on the TI Tanic - Action adventure
  • Pentathlon (or Decathlon) - Sports simulation
  • Shuttle Attak - Space combat

Martin also developed the graphical text adventure Alpine Quest for Newday Computing, and later became known for converting major arcade titles for the Commodore 64, including the well-regarded conversion of Sega's Out Run.

About the TI-99/4A

The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A was a home computer released in 1981. Despite its short commercial lifespan, it developed a passionate community of developers and gamers. These adventure games were created during the platform's golden era and represent the creativity and innovation of early home computing.

All three games run on original TI-99/4A hardware as well as modern emulators like Classic99 and js99er. Download links and instructions available on individual game pages.

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