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The best based on a novel games

Many classic games were based on books, whether novels or short stories. This literary influence brought rich narratives and intricate worlds to the gaming medium. Some notable examples include "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, which inspired numerous games that explore Middle-earth's epic battles and complex lore. "Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke provided a foundation for games that delve into the mysteries of space exploration and alien encounters. "The Mist" by Stephen King led to atmospheric horror games that capture the suspense and terror of the original story.
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Rendezvous with Rama

DOS1985 Telarium
Rendezvous with Rama is an interactive fiction (text adventure) game released in 1984. Telarium, a subsidiary of Spinnaker Software, was known for producing narrative-driven games based on popular literary works. This adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's novel is one of the earlier attempts to translate a science fiction classic into an interactive for...
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Dragonflight

DOS1991 Thalion
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ICON: Quest for the Ring

DOS1984 Macrocom
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Castle Elsinore

DOS1992 Temple Software
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Dracula in London

DOS1988 SDJ Enterprises
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Treasure Island

DOS1985 Byron Preiss Video Productions
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Farenheit 451

DOS1984 Telarium
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Zorro

DOS1995 Capstone
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Dragonriders of Pern

DOS1987 Everlasting
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Scrooge

DOS1991 Leisuresoft
Scrooge is an abandoned interactive fiction graphic adventure game developed and released by Leisuresoft in 1991 for DO. Scrooge is based on the popular Christmas tale of the same name.
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The Three Musketeers

DOS1987 Greve Graphics
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The Rocketeer

DOS1991 NovaLogic