James Clavell's Shogun

James Clavell's Shogun © 1989 Infocom, Inc.

A text quest with graphics based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, better known in our country for the television series based on it.

The game spans eighteen chapters and follows the journey of the protagonist, Captain John Blackhorn, who becomes the first Englishman to reach the Japanese coast. The initial chapter takes place aboard the ship Erasmus, which finds itself trapped in a storm with a starving crew. The decisions you make as Captain Blackhorn are crucial, as even in the first chapter, you can face life-threatening situations, such as being shipwrecked on rocks or confronting mutinous sailors, and your choices may lead to the protagonist's demise.