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ZZT

Review

This text-mode action puzzle game challenges your reflexes and logic with its built-in worlds, while its powerful editor lets you create endless custom adventures.

ZZT was created by Tim Sweeney and first released as shareware in 1991 for DOS by Potomac Computer Systems, which later became Epic MegaGames. This is the original platform and release year.


							ZZT cover
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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1991
Genre
Perspective
Top-down
Size
154.34 KB
Version
autorun.bat
Rating
0 votes

About ZZT

The game includes several pre made worlds that combine action and puzzle solving in a text based environment. Its primary feature is a built in editor that supports scripting, enabling players to design their own content.

This toolset allows for the generation of custom narratives, interactive objects, and mechanical systems, effectively providing limitless possibilities for new game creation beyond what is originally supplied.

ZZT Screenshots

10 images
The title screen of the world's first ZZT game.
A screenshot from the 1999 ZZT game, Magic Land Dizzy.
The beaches of ZZT.
A mean old alien dude. Notice the name at the bottom ;)
Best of ZZT 1 Title Screen
Best of ZZT 1
BoZZT 1 Continued
Best of ZZT 2
BoZZT2 Continued
A tough puzzle