Prepare yourselves for Minter’s approaches (imagine the resonance of Ned Stark’s voice). Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, an immersive documentary experience tailored for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, is slated for release next month, precisely on the 13th of March.
Crafted by Digital Eclipse, this forthcoming endeavor beckons us to journey back in time to an epoch characterized by cassette tapes, photocopied zines, and the ubiquitous README.TXT files as it unravels the narrative thread of the illustrious British game designer’s career. Brace yourselves for a kaleidoscopic adventure infused with psychedelia, radioactive sheep, mutant camels, and much more.
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will showcase 42 timeless games spanning eight distinct platforms. An interactive timeline will trace Minter’s creative evolution from his nascent endeavors on the Sinclair ZX81 and Commodore VIC-20 to his seminal contributions on platforms such as the Spectrum, Commodore 64, Atari 800, the Atari ST series, and the iconic Atari Jaguar console of the 1990s.
In addition to this rich tapestry, Digital Eclipse has breathed new life into Gridrunner, enhancing it with contemporary graphics and sound for this special occasion. A tantalizing glimpse into Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story awaits you in the accompanying video.
It’s worth noting that Digital Eclipse, the masterminds behind The Making of Karateka documentary game, have earned acclaim for their previous work. Our own Donlan lauded this particular release as “wonderful,” and there’s every indication that the team will once again capture lightning in a bottle with their Jeff Minter project.
Meanwhile, for a deeper dive into the world of Jeff Minter, do delve into Martin Robinson’s captivating interview with the man himself, aptly titled “Curry with the GOAT.”
