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What's the oldest game anyone here has played in 2024? (sh.itjust.works)
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Was playing a bit of Stunt Car Racer for the Amiga this week, from 1989, and wondered how far back people are going!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I was just playing the original Zork on Frotz.
So I’m pretty sure I win :-)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

No computer should be without one! :D

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I hear glowing reviews of frotz.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It’s pretty good and afaik, free.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Unsure if just adding more helpful info, or missed the joke. ;)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I probably missed the joke. I was half asleep. What’s the joke?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I feel you, "half asleep" is a far too common affliction I am well acquainted with heh.

"frotz" is the name of the spell from the text adventure game "Enchanter" that makes things glow to light areas as you adventure, which is where the text adventure app gets it's name.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ohhh I never knew that. I haven’t heard of Enchanter. I’ll have to check it out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I also recommend "suspended" and "wishbringer" if you're into text adventures.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Sweet, thanks! I will keep an eye out for them.