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Z-Machine Interpreter for Mac

ZCode text adventure game player.

Free
In English
Version 1.1.5
5.0
Based on 3 user rates

Z-Machine Interpreter overview

Zoom is a Z-Machine, which means that it plays text adventure games written in ZCode. The original games were written by a company called 'Infocom' in the 80's: these are available on the Infocom Masterpieces CD, published by Activision. Unfortunately, Activision seems to have lost interest in this title - however, there are a few companies that have a stock of this CD (I bought mine from here).

In around 1993, a compiler called Inform was released that allowed ordinary mortals to create their own ZCode adventures.

The Mac OS X version supports all the features of the X-Windows version, has a much better user interface, and supports several extra features, such as speech output.

What’s new in version 1.1.5

Version 1.1.5:
  • This version fixes several issues relating to Snow Leopard and Lion, and updates the git and glulxe interpreters to the latest versions

Z-Machine Interpreter for Mac

Free
In English
Version 1.1.5
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5.0

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Guest
Guest
Dec 15 2012
1.1.5
0.0
Dec 15 2012
0.0
Version: 1.1.5
Alternatives to Zoom: Spatterlight http://ccxvii.net/spatterlight/ Gargoyle http://ccxvii.net/gargoyle/
Canisbos
Canisbos
Nov 6 2011
1.1.5
5.0
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Version: 1.1.5
It's a great Z-machine. Get it and relive your glory days.
Pupspals
Pupspals
Mar 28 2008
1.1.1
0.0
Mar 28 2008
0.0
Version: 1.1.1
Great program! Does what it says & is easy to figure out. Has in program link to game database for easy download & install of new games. If you like text adventures, this is the way to go!
Dalahast
Dalahast
Aug 11 2007
1.1.1
0.0
Aug 11 2007
0.0
Version: 1.1.1
Entertaing, but pretty dang hard! If you're up to the challenge, try out some games. I was just attacked by Chickzilla, a giant alien chicken in Tokyo!
Chuckk
Chuckk
Apr 27 2022
1.1.5
5.0
Apr 27 2022
5.0
Version: 1.1.5
myy'q
myy'q
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Version: null
Canisbos
Canisbos
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Version: null