The evil Westermen are destroying the once beautiful and idyllic Forest of Arden. The trees are being torn down and used to fuel the raging smelters that are making deadly weapons and engines of war. In your desperate quest to prevent the annihilation of the forest you must face many dangers. But will you be able to stop the heartless mercenaries and their Infernal Machine as it smashes the very heart of the forest, the Tree of Life? Not luck but judgement! Virtual Reality Adventure Books are a new generation of interactive fiction. This unique non-random game system makes the choices all yours. There are no dice to roll, no lengthy rules to learn. All you need is the spark of your own imagination! Written by Mark Smith. (Dave Morris devised the game system.)

Adrift at sea in an open boat, you make your desperate bid to escape from the evil pirate Skarvench. The odds are stacked against you, for, even if you do not die of thirst, there are still formidable dangers to overcome. And if you do survive to reach civilisation, your adventure is only just beginning since you must round up a crew and sail in search of Skarvench and avenge his tyranny. But will you be able to thwart his most evil and blackguardly scheme ever: to kidnap the beautiful young Queen of Glorianne? Not luck but Judgement! Virtual Reality Adventure Books are a new generation of interactive fiction. This unique non-random game system makes the choices all yours. There are no dice to roll, no lengthy rules to learn. All you need is the spark of your own imagination!

Alone in the labyrinthine streets of the ancient city of Godorno, you frantically attempt to save your people - the Judain - from their tyrannical leader, the Overlord. Terrified of being hunted down, the Judain have gone to ground. But now there is an even greater menace: Hate, the very embodiment of all that is sinister, has invaded the city. Its tentacles emerge from the sewers beneath the city, destroying everything. No one is safe. Will you be able to vanquish Hate and prevent the annihilation of your people? Not luck but judgement! Virtual Reality Adventure Books are a new generation of interactive fiction. This unique non-random game system makes the choices all yours. There are no dice to roll, no lengthy rules to learn. All you need is the spark of your own imagination!

The Great City that has stabilized the Mayan world for centuries has fallen. Chaos and violence spread, but for you (the hero of the adventure) all that matters is to find your twin brother, who has gone missing after an expedition far out across the western wasteland. Is he alive or dead? You must face the ghosts of kings, demons of the subterranean afterlife, monsters of Mayan myth and the sorcerer Necklace of Skulls in your quest to find out the truth.

The end of the 23rd century... Earth lies in the grip of a new Ice Age. Famine, cold and fanatical cults threaten what is left of civilization. Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Nine of the strongest heroes of the age come seeking the ultimate prize: the Heart of Volent, an object with the power to reshape reality. All are ruthless, powerful, determined. To succeed they must work together. But only one can have the Heart. Choose your alliances with care. Weigh up who to trust. Be ready for betrayal. When the moment comes, the future of mankind will rest on your judgement. \ \ \* Critical IF books are interactive adventures with a difference. You can be a mutant with the power to warp reality. A buccaneer whose sword and pistol are a match for any foe. A daring rogue leaping between rooftops. A wizard who can command the elements. Be anyone you can imagine. Choose from almost five hundred different character types, each with their own unique skills. Strong stories, vivid settings and compelling characters make Critical IF the game-changers of the interactive fiction genre. Put yourself at the heart of the story.

When a crafty nobleman cheats you of all your wealth you are faced with a stark choice: starve as a beggar on the streets of Baghdad or adventure in search of fame and fortune. In your determined quest for justice you must confront bandits, fire wizards, thieves and fearsome monsters.