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Isaac Asimov's Robots (Tabletop Game)
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Also known as Isaac Asimov's Robots: VCR Mystery Game or more simply Robots, this VHS Game was first published by the Eastman Kodak company in 1988. With live-action video directed by Doug Smith and Kim Takal, this is a licensed adaptation of The Caves of Steel, a Novel by Isaac Asimov. Game design and script are provided by Peter Olotka and Jack Kittredge.Detective Elijah Baley (Stephen Rowe) provides an Opening Narration, transitioning to a newscast on current events, used to introduce half of the characters. When the Police Commissioner assigns Baley to a Spacer robot as partner, he's also ordered to form a link-up to technicians from Data Log Central, which is where the players come in. At this point, you're invited to select one of four difficulty levels.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })While travelling to Spacertown, Detective Baley provides an Inner Monologue, and complains about the situation. He meets with R(obot) Daneel Olivaw (Brent Barrett), who escorts him to Dr Han Fastolfe. They arrive at 8:34am, and R(obot) Giskard informs them of an attempt to kill Dr Fastolfe at 8:30am. The mystery begins! Players follow Detective Baley as he investigates each of the suspects, uncover additional clues via their cards, and provide the final part in The Summation. | |
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Downplayed Trope: This game downplays Isaac Asimov's habit of naming robots with different serial numbers. Each Sammy-type model of robot has a number emblazoned on their front for identification purposes, but normal names (like Sammy or Jane) are used in actual conversation. | |
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Adaptation Amalgamation: A good portion of characters and a couple of tech come from The Robots of Dawn. | |
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Androids and Detectives: Being based on The Caves of Steel, Police Commissioner Enderby assigns Detective Elijah Baley to partner with R(obot) Daneel Olivaw. You (and whoever else you're playing with) form a third portion of the team, Data Log Central. The player's job is to research information and participate in the final summary of facts. | |
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Assassination Attempt: Just before Det. Baley arrives, Dr. Han Fastolfe is nearly killed and the would-be assassin escapes. Subverted because "Dr" Fastolfe is actually a robot duplicate. | |
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