Relive the excitement of the French Interactive Fiction world from 1992, Now on Your Apple IIgs.
The Apple IIgs community has reason to celebrate as Brutal Deluxe Software unveils the official release of “Tout a disparu,” a hypertext interactive fiction game originally penned by François Coulon. This captivating narrative adventure, first introduced by Les logiciels d’en face in 1992 for the Atari ST, has now found a new home on the Apple IIgs platform, courtesy of the dedicated efforts of Brutal Deluxe Software.
Rediscovering Classic Interactive Fiction
“Tout a disparu” takes players on a gripping journey through three different episodes, each exploring the theme of loss and the complexities of love and relationships. As a hypertext game, it offers an immersive and engaging storytelling experience, allowing players to make choices that shape the outcome of the narrative. With its deep and thought-provoking storyline, “Tout a disparu” captivated gamers when it first debuted nearly three decades ago.
The episodes included in this release are as follows:
– “Heurts d’ouverture” (“Opening clashes”) where Fred searches for Mona, the one he loves.
This story by François Coulon and illustrated by Sylvie Sarrat will take you to a fine sandy beach or to a nightclub. You will meet many characters to try to find Mona.
– “Cheek to cheek & ashes to ashes”, reflections on the love in a couple between Renaud and his companion.
Written by François Coulon, Faustino Ribeiro with brushes, accompany this couple on the road to love. Will you be able to thwart all the traps to avoid a breakup and ensure a “Happy End”?
– “Un appel à la mémoire” (“A call to memory”) where we follow the (end of) life of Mélanie Morin.
François Coulon, director, finds Laurent Cotton, for the drawings. He is in charge for this short episode where your choices will decide the life or death of Mélanie.
Exclusively in French for Now
As of its official release, “Tout a disparu” is available exclusively in French. French-speaking Apple II enthusiasts can immerse themselves in these enthralling hypertext adventures. The decision to release it in its original language was done to pay homage to its historical roots.
A bit about Brutal Deluxe Software
Brutal Deluxe Software is the driving force behind a number of remarkable titles and has long been a champion of preserving and expanding the Apple II hobby. Antoine Vignau and Olivier Zardini, the minds behind Brutal Deluxe Software, have consistently delivered innovative software from a number of sources and provided them to the Apple II community. “Tout a disparu” is the latest example of their dedication to the platform.
Where to Find “Tout a disparu”
To embark on this nostalgic journey through “Tout a disparu” on your Apple IIgs, visit the Brutal Deluxe Software website at https://www.brutaldeluxe.fr/. There, you can discover the three distinct episodes of the game and immerse yourself in its captivating narrative. You will also find a myriad of other wonderful Apple IIgs titles on the site.
For further updates on this release and all things Apple II, stay tuned to the Call-A.P.P.L.E. website.
