Little Computer People

2008-05-29 11:00:42

( Computers )



What is Little Computer People?

Developed back in 1985 for then-existing computer systems, Little Computer People is a life simulation game. Also known as House-on-a-Disk, it was considered to be a predecessor of today's more sophisticated role-play games on computers, game consoles or even the tiny electronic pet mechanisms.

Little Computer People was one of the first computer games to use digital DNA technology, which predetermines the appearance and personality of your little computer person.

Game Mechanics of Little Computer People

When you open the game file, you will see a cross-section of a three-story house, with two bedrooms, study, living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is only one computer person that uses the house and its parts. He or she also has a pet dog.

These little people in computers do all sorts of things inside the house, like eating, resting, bathing and sleeping. You can execute some actions and watch how the virtual person responds. You also need to provide food or the person will become ill. You can write to the virtual person or command him to play a specific tune on the piano. It is also interactive because you can play a poker game with the virtual person. But if he loses the poker game, he could sulk and refuse to interact with you.

If you leave the person alone for quite some time, he might tap at your screen or write a letter on his computer to send you a message. If you totally neglect the person and he becomes very ill, the game could be over and you need to start a new game.

What's amusing is that each virtual person is unique not only in appearance but also in character. There are cheerful types as well as cranky ones. You can keep the virtual person happy by rewarding him with gifts or a simple pat on the head.

Users' Comments about Little Computer People

The game was popular during its time, but is quite rudimentary by today's standards. In present-day simulation games, you can even alter the appearance of either the person or the house, and you can also have additional people staying in the house and controlling all of them at the same.

Some users have commented that it is sometimes tough to get along with the virtual person, especially if he is moody or demanding. And it may be hard to restart the game once it was over.


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