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.
The Guild of Thieves - Amiga Longplay
Full Amiga longplay — the best showcase of Geoff Quilley's illustrations at native resolution. See also the flagship editorial.
Wonderland (1990) - Amiga Longplay
The priority longplay for the Magnetic Windows showcase — multi-window display, animation, and Selby's illustrations at their fullest. See the flagship editorial.
Corruption - C64 Longplay
Contemporary thriller setting — Humphries's City illustrations. See flagship editorial and catalogue entry.
The Pawn - Playthrough
Chronological context — the breakthrough title. Quilley's first illustrations for the studio. See flagship editorial.
Fish! - Walkthrough
The most comedic of the catalogue. Body-swapping espionage with Alan Hunnisett illustrations. See catalogue entry.
Modern Scene
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.