Labyrinth: The Computer Game

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Labyrinth: The Computer Game is a point-and-click adventure that translates the 1986 fantasy film into a tense puzzle-solving challenge. You play a character trying to escape a twisting maze filled with traps and odd creatures while racing a 13-hour countdown. The twist is communication happens via two scrolling word wheels, selecting verbs and nouns to form simple commands, a clever workaround for early computer hardware. The game’s word-wheel interface stood out in 1986, letting players issue basic actions without typing. Its real-time pressure and abstract visuals lean into the movie’s whimsical menace. Though forgotten by many, it’s now a cult classic among retro gaming circles. With pixelated charm and a ticking clock, it feels more like a spooky board game brought to life than a traditional adventure title.