Who remembers the 'Temple of Apshai' series of games?

Temple of Apshai is a classic role-playing video game that was originally released in 1979 for the TRS-80 computer. It was developed by Automated Simulations, which later became known as Epyx, and was designed by Jim Connelly.

The game was set in the fictional world of Dunjonquest, where the player takes on the role of an adventurer who explores the eponymous Temple of Apshai, fighting monsters, solving puzzles, and collecting treasure along the way. The game was notable for its detailed descriptions of the environment and its emphasis on character statistics and equipment management.

Temple of Apshai was one of the first commercially successful role-playing games for personal computers, and it spawned several sequels and spin-offs over the years, including Hellfire Warrior, Upper Reaches of Apshai, and Curse of Ra. The game also helped to establish the role-playing game genre as a viable market for computer games, paving the way for future classics like Ultima and Wizardry.

In the decades since its release, Temple of Apshai has been re-released on numerous platforms, including the Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and Apple II computers. It has also been ported to modern platforms like iOS and Android.

The game's impact on the video game industry continues to be felt today, and it remains a beloved classic among retro gaming enthusiasts.