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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://github.com/asiekierka/reconstruction-of-zzt The Reconstruction of ZZT]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} The Reconstruction of ZZT is an open source recreation of ZZT 3.2, due to the loss of the game's source code.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991010013339/http://www.epicgames.com/zzt.htm A note from ZZT's creator, Tim Sweeney]</ref> | |
+ | {{++}} Extremely accurate, being a byte-for-byte recreation of the original game's executable. | ||
+ | {{++}} Compatible with the various mods and worlds made for the original game. | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires an emulator to run, such as DOSBox or Zeta. | ||
− | + | ===[https://github.com/cknave/kevedit KevEdit]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} KevEdit is a ZZT editor that aims to run on modern computers while still supporting DOS. | ||
− | + | ===[http://zeta.asie.pl Zeta]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} Zeta is a small open source emulator designed to run ZZT and Super ZZT. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Source Code of the program can be found [https://github.com/asiekierka/zeta here] | ||
+ | {{++}} 100% gameplay accuracy | ||
+ | {{++}} Automatic CPU speed scaling to address quirks in the game's engine. | ||
+ | {{--}} Long .ZZT/.SZT filenames may cause the game to crash. | ||
+ | {{--}} Does not automatically resize the window when loading a non-8x14 character set. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/c99koder/DreamZZT DreamZZT]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A open source remake of the ZZT engine, it allows ZZT to be run on modern systems (and certain game consoles) without the use of DOSBox. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It can be downloaded [https://github.com/c99koder/DreamZZT/downloads here]. | ||
===Recommended Mods, Level Packs, Total Conversions=== | ===Recommended Mods, Level Packs, Total Conversions=== | ||
− | {{ii}} They can all be found at | + | {{ii}} They can all be found at [https://museumofzzt.com/ Museum of ZZT] |
* Banana Quest - Adds PC Speaker tunes, fetch quests, minigames, puzzles, and tongue-in-cheek humour. | * Banana Quest - Adds PC Speaker tunes, fetch quests, minigames, puzzles, and tongue-in-cheek humour. | ||
* _Death_ - Adds a grim storyline, multi-floor levels, blood, new monsters and new objects. | * _Death_ - Adds a grim storyline, multi-floor levels, blood, new monsters and new objects. |
Revision as of 18:37, 12 April 2020
Developers | |
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Potomac Computer Systems | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 1991 |
Key points
- Re-released as freeware.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website |
Essential improvements
The Reconstruction of ZZT
- The Reconstruction of ZZT is an open source recreation of ZZT 3.2, due to the loss of the game's source code.[1]
- Extremely accurate, being a byte-for-byte recreation of the original game's executable.
- Compatible with the various mods and worlds made for the original game.
- Requires an emulator to run, such as DOSBox or Zeta.
KevEdit
- KevEdit is a ZZT editor that aims to run on modern computers while still supporting DOS.
Zeta
- Zeta is a small open source emulator designed to run ZZT and Super ZZT.
- Source Code of the program can be found here
- 100% gameplay accuracy
- Automatic CPU speed scaling to address quirks in the game's engine.
- Long .ZZT/.SZT filenames may cause the game to crash.
- Does not automatically resize the window when loading a non-8x14 character set.
DreamZZT
- A open source remake of the ZZT engine, it allows ZZT to be run on modern systems (and certain game consoles) without the use of DOSBox.
- It can be downloaded here.
Recommended Mods, Level Packs, Total Conversions
- They can all be found at Museum of ZZT
- Banana Quest - Adds PC Speaker tunes, fetch quests, minigames, puzzles, and tongue-in-cheek humour.
- _Death_ - Adds a grim storyline, multi-floor levels, blood, new monsters and new objects.
- Little Square Things - Player indirectly controls multiple squares at once.
- Dungeon Master's Gallery - Randomly Generated Dungeons
- Run-On - Long, progressively generated levels. Has multiple difficulties and various options.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\ZZT.CFG |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\*.SAV |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA | Uses 16-color 25-line 80-column text mode |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | IBM PC or 100% compatible | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | CGA/EGA/MCGA/VGA/SVGA graphics card |