Shadowgate (1987) - The Classic MacVenture Adventure | Video Games Over Time

Welcome back to Video Games Over Time! I’m ballerscuba, and today we’re continuing our journey through 1987 with a deep dive into Shadowgate (1987) — one of the most iconic point-and-click adventure games of its era. Developed by ICOM Simulations as part of the MacVenture series (following Deja Vu and Uninvited), Shadowgate puts you in the role of a lone hero summoned by the wizard Lakmir to infiltrate Castle Shadowgate and defeat the evil Warlock Lord before he unleashes destruction upon the world. In this episode: 📜 The history of ICOM Simulations and the MacVenture engine 🧠 A breakdown of Shadowgate’s design, puzzles, and gameplay systems 🎮 A full playthrough of the game 🔍 A modern review — does it still hold up today? 🌍 The legacy of Shadowgate, including ports, sequels, and remakes Originally released for the Macintosh in 1987 and later ported to platforms like the NES, Shadowgate became known for its challenging puzzles, atmospheric design, and unique interface. If you enjoy retro games, classic adventure titles, or video game history, you’re in the right place. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into gaming history! 🔸👉Stay Connected with my social media👇👇 🔸Instagram:   / ballerscuba   🔸Patreon:   / ballerscuba   #Shadowgate #RetroGaming #PointAndClick #NES #Macintosh #GamingHistory #FullPlaythrough #RetroGames #AdventureGames #VideoGamesOverTime 0:00 Intro 0:13 Shadowgate Backstory 1:16 Shadowgate Gameplay 1:06:03 Shadowgate Modern Review 1:11:56 Shadowgate Impact and Legacy 1:12:37 Outro