Captive

About

Captive is a retro RPG where you play a prisoner stranded in a futuristic space jail, stripped of memory and freedom. Trapped for centuries after a wrongful conviction, your only tools are a rudimentary computer and the ability to broadcast distress signals. The game unfolds through turn-based strategy as you recruit mismatched robots to aid your escape, balancing resource management with dialogue-driven decisions. Exploration and puzzle solving take center stage, with each choice shaping your path to liberation. The game’s blend of sci-fi intrigue and methodical gameplay sets it apart, though its 1990s mechanics may feel dated by modern standards. Its compact story arc and emphasis on teamwork with quirky robot allies appeal to fans of old-school tactical RPGs. While not widely discussed today, its tight design and atmospheric cellscape remain a niche highlight for DOS and Amiga collectors.