Deadline
Commodore 64 · Adventure
Deadline
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 (originally 1982) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Infocom |
| Publisher | Commodore International |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Infocom and published by Commodore International, Deadline arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1983 as an adventure game. This C64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.
It came out in the C64's second year on the market. Other notable C64 releases from 1983 include Attack of the Mutant Camels, Defender and Aztec Challenge. Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Infocom also made The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Leather Goddesses of Phobos and Moonmist for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Deadline is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Deadline walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Deadline FAQ
When did Deadline come out on the C64?
Deadline was released for the Commodore 64 in 1983; the original game dates back to 1982.
Who made Deadline?
It was developed by Infocom and published by Commodore International.
Is Deadline multiplayer?
No. Deadline is a single-player game.
How long does Deadline take to play?
As an adventure game, Deadline typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Deadline on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.