Phantom Of The Arcade 2 Shadows Darkness And Dread A Text Adventure

You interact with the world of a text adventure by typing in simple commands such as TAKE BOOK or OPEN DOOR. To move from room to room, type the appropriate compass direction, such as north, south, or west (or n, s, and w if you don’t feel like typing out the whole word). Here’s a list of verbs that you may find helpful while playing the game: LOOK (to see everything that’s in a room, including the exits); EXAMINE (to see something in greater detail); TAKE (to add something to your inventory); DROP (to remove it); INVENTORY (to remind you what’s in your pockets); PUSH (if you see something heavy); OPEN; CLOSE; GET; GIVE; PUT; WEAR; REMOVE; UNLOCK. The game will recognize other verbs, too, but these are the ones you’ll probably use most often. Text adventures can be a little strict with the words they recognize. If you see a “fluffy dog” in the game, then try to pet the “puppy,” the game might not understand what you mean. If you’re having trouble making something work, try phrasing it a different way.

(Click to load a Java Z-Machine, and play right now.) We encourage you to help each other out with hints in the comments, but please, no spoilers or walkthroughs. If you want to keep it old-school, feel free to bust out the graph paper, but we’ve provided you with a map in case you’d rather not.

Downloads

Download the Game (.z8 Format) Download the Map! Windows Frotz 2002 (Windows Interpreter) Mac OS X Zoom (OS-X Interpreter)

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