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156 points ChristopherDrum | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0.208s | source

I recently brought Infocom's original UNIX z-machine source code back to life on modern systems. The modified source code, instructions on usage, a build of the z-machine, and examples of embedded game executables are available.

There is also a detailed write-up about the state of the original source code, the porting process, and the invaluable role Justine Tunney's Cosmpolitan project played in bringing the Zork trilogy (and more) to Windows/Mac/Linux/bsd for arm/x86 machines over the course of a lazy Sunday.

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user3939382 ◴[] No.43678488[source]
This is somewhat tangential to the precise topic but since it doesn’t come up often: if you’re into this genre I recommend a game called Vespers. Really well done and thick atmosphere.
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1. ChristopherDrum ◴[] No.43678650[source]
My absolute favorite text adventure in recent years is Lost Pig. Alas, it is not compatible with the UNIX port this post is about, but it is a delightful game with a unique comedic voice.