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Planetfall

Planetfall

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A 1983 computer game where you explore a ship or station and solve puzzles
  • proper noun
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  • Have you ever tried to solve the puzzles in Planetfall? It's a real challenge!

Examples

  • Many fans of classic gaming regard Planetfall as one of the best titles from the 1980s.

  • Many fans of interactive fiction consider Planetfall to be a classic of the genre.

  • He spent hours exploring the world of Planetfall on his old computer.

  • The humor and puzzles in Planetfall have inspired generations of game designers.

  • I recently played Planetfall and loved its storytelling.

  • Have you ever tried Planetfall?

  • I recently finished playing the interactive fiction game Planetfall developed by Infocom.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Planetfall = planet + fall (semi-transparent) = planet + fall

Formed by the clear combination 'planet' + 'fall' (meaning a fall to or arrival at a planet), but as a title the specific event/nuance is specialised.

Etymology

Planetfall combines planet and fall, so it suggests 'falling onto' or 'arriving at' a planet, which makes it a fitting, memorable title for a game about landing on and exploring a strange world.