Videos
Documentary coverage, longplays, and retrospectives for the complete Magnetic Scrolls catalogue.
Documentary
The Story of Magnetic Scrolls and The End of the Text Adventure
Kim Justice, November 2022. The definitive documentary survey of Magnetic Scrolls — covering founding, the Rainbird era, all seven titles, Magnetic Windows technology, acquisition, dissolution, and legacy. Essential viewing for anyone interested in the studio.
Longplays
Full playthroughs of the Magnetic Scrolls catalogue. Text adventures proceed at reading pace — these longplays provide the best overview of each game's parser interaction, puzzle design, and the full illustration sets. Amiga versions are preferred for image quality.
Magnetic Scrolls Longplays - World of Longplays
World of Longplays channel playlist covering multiple Magnetic Scrolls titles. See their channel and search for individual title names.
Search YouTube: "The Guild of Thieves Amiga longplay"
for full Quilley illustration coverage
The Guild of Thieves - Amiga Longplay
Search World of Longplays for the full Guild of Thieves Amiga longplay — the best showcase of Geoff Quilley's illustrations at native resolution. See also the flagship editorial.
Search YouTube: "Wonderland 1990 Magnetic Scrolls longplay"
for the Magnetic Windows showcase
Wonderland (1990) - Amiga Longplay
The priority longplay for Magnetic Windows showcase. Search World of Longplays for the Wonderland Amiga longplay — the multi-window display, animation, and Selby's illustrations at their fullest. See the flagship editorial.
Search YouTube: "Corruption Magnetic Scrolls Amiga longplay"
Corruption - Amiga Longplay
Contemporary thriller setting — Humphries's City illustrations. See flagship editorial and catalogue entry.
Search YouTube: "The Pawn Magnetic Scrolls Amiga longplay"
The Pawn - Amiga Longplay
Chronological context — the breakthrough title. Quilley's first illustrations for the studio. See flagship editorial.
Search YouTube: "Fish! Magnetic Scrolls Amiga longplay"
Fish! - Amiga Longplay
The most comedic of the catalogue. Body-swapping espionage with Alan Hunnisett illustrations. See catalogue entry.
Modern Scene
Search YouTube: "Strand Games Guild of Thieves remaster"
for modern remaster footage
Strand Games - Guild of Thieves Remaster
Footage of Ken Gordon's Strand Games remaster of The Guild of Thieves for iOS and Android. Visit Strand Games directly for the latest updates on the remaster programme. See also Modern Scene.
All YouTube links above should be verified before use. Search the World of Longplays channel and Kim Justice's channel for the most current versions.