vga256Feb 13

also discovered today in my cyberdigging: the Meridian 59 alpha client and Harpoon Online

both by kesmai, for anyone who remembers them.

Harpoon Online fascinates me, because I believe it was a CompuServe-only game and there are zero copies of the client online

the only mention of it is an article by @RetroViator but i couldn't find any screenshots https://retroviator.com/harpoon/

#digiPres #gamePreservation

Show threadRetro ViatorFeb 13

@vga256 I looked for any examples of Harpoon Online, including reviews, but I couldn’t find anything substantial, other than references that it existed.

The picture on my blog was a promotional handout inside one of the boxed editions of the game.

I’d love to find out more, because the idea of multiplayer Harpoon is amazing.

Show threadvga256Feb 13
@RetroViator i'm fascinated by the idea of it too. at the very least, i can send you some screenshots of the client once i get it up and running.
Show threadRetro Viator
@vga256 Yes please! 🤗
Feb 13 at 4:43amIvory for iOS
Show threadvga256Feb 13
@RetroViator ah ha. this appears to be a beta client according to the readme. the game might not have made it past beta.