The Trap Door

Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure

The Trap Door

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperDon Priestley
PublisherMacmillan Publishers
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Commodore 64, The Trap Door is an action-adventure game developed by Don Priestley and published by Macmillan Publishers.

Don Priestley also made 3D Tanx and Maziacs 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)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Trap Door is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

The Trap Door 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.

The Trap Door FAQ

Who made The Trap Door?

It was developed by Don Priestley and published by Macmillan Publishers.

Is The Trap Door multiplayer?

No. The Trap Door is a single-player game.

How long does The Trap Door take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Trap Door 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 The Trap Door 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.

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