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From: Matthew Murray <i9717029@wsunix.wsu.edu>
Subject: Re: Mines of Titan or Circuit's Edge ? 
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On 22 Jun 1995, Byron Followell wrote:

>     Has anyone out there ever heard of or seen (or played) Mines of
> Titan or Circuit's Edge? These are two Infocom titles that were written
> by Westwood Assoc. (writers of Battletech 2) for Infocom. I'm not sure
> if they're text or graphic adventures or arcarde / action games or
> what. I know they came out shortly after Infocom's demise, after they
> were swallowed by Activision. I may have a lead on where I can get
> copies of them, but, would like to know a little something about them
> first. This would really help me complete my Infocom collection! Any
> info. at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
> 
>     Sincerely,
>       - Byron Followell
>         followel@ix.netcom.com

     Mines of Titan, of course, I have heard of, but have never played 
it.  Circuit's Edge, on the other hand, I have played, and it actually 
isn't that bad of a game.  It is relatively easy, and, since it was based 
on a series of books by George Alec Effinger, there was only so much that 
could be done.  It's a combination adventure/mystery/rpg, somewhat like 
Battletech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception, but with a slightly different 
structure.  There are some good puzzles, and the story is very 
interesting, so I do recommend getting it, but if you're expecting a 
heavy-duty mental challenge, I don't think you'll find it here.

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