Westward 1847 (also punctuated as Westward-1847) is a 1979 video game written by Jon C. Sherman published by The Software Exchange for the TRS-80 16K. It originally appeared as the cover feature for the October 1979 issue of SoftSide.
Gameplay
Westward 1847 is a game in which the player has 40 weeks to get to Oregon before winter comes.
Reception
Jon Mishcon reviewed Westward 1847 in The Space Gamer No. 34. Mishcon commented that “I recommend this game.”
References
External links
- Article in Kilobaud Microcomputing
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Westward 1847 caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. Its innovative take on the Retro genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!