About Closer Looks
Closer Looks are one of the main components of the Worlds of ZZT project. The Closer Look series consists primarily of (re)visiting ZZT worlds and looking at them from a contemporary perspective, attemping to give both a complete playthrough of them while also pointing out noteworthy design decisions.
Most Closer Looks are written articles, however there are also livestreams which can be watched on the Worlds of ZZT YouTube channel.
Closer Look: Run-On
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Dec. 1, 2018Randomly generated ZZT action in this endless-feeling runner
Closer Look: Final Fantasy 2
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Oct. 30, 2018A unique take on FF2US/FF4J where the programmer doesn't know how #end works.
Closer Look: Jack O' Lantern
Author
: Newt/John D. MooreDate
: Oct. 21, 2018Newt revisits his iconic ZZT horror game and explains just what the heck is going on
Closer Look: Parallel
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Sept. 28, 2018Two ZZTers made a game together, but aren't allowed to see what the other has made! Experimental ZZT at its best!
Closer Look: Ezanya
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Sept. 21, 2018Commit war crimes in the name of the king in this early fantasy that stands the test of time
Closer Look: Shades Of Gray
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Aug. 28, 2018The Town of ZZT has lost is colors. Who took them and why?
ZZT House Hunting
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Aug. 19, 2018There's no places like ZZT homes. There's no places like ZZT homes. There's no places like ZZT homes.
Closer Look: Card Prime
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: July 30, 2018Expert programming crams a collectible card game into ZZT!
Closer Look: Caves of ZZT
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: July 22, 2018"Life's real tough, ain't it?" - the unloved and forgotten original ZZT world
Closer Look: Pokemon Twin Pack
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: June 10, 2018Prepare for trouble, and make it double with this typical example of converting Pokemon to ZZT
Closer Look: Scooter
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: May 23, 2018Guinea Pig Fact: A game being adorable can't make up for unresponsive controls
Closer Look: Angelis Finale
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: May 14, 2018Overclocking ZZT to turn it into a viable medium for a fast paced action game
Closer Look: Wasteland
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: April 29, 2018Commodore takes his first step on the journey of becoming one of ZZT's best in this 2003 post-apocalyptic adventure
The Best of ZZT
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: April 4, 2018A list of 20-something ZZT worlds worth your time
Closer Look: Goldeneye ZZT Demo
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Feb. 17, 2018"Goldeneye hardly redfines the genre. The graphics are excellent except for the blocky human figures."
Closer Look: Mr. Shapiro Cares Not For Lies
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Feb. 9, 2018Structured nonsense, and lots of cheese based random humor. <s>YES</s>
Closer Look Live: The Mercenary
Author
: DavidN/Dr. DosDate
: Jan. 30, 2018A pre-recording playthrough of the ZZT world "The Mercenary" by DavidN (2002), with the game's author providing guest commentary!
Closer Look: Gem Hunter Special Edition 1.5
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Jan. 23, 2018Collect 31 gems hidden across an island in this remake of Tseng's original entry in his iconic series
Closer Look: Indiana Jones: The Search For King Solomon's Mines
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Dec. 11, 2017That belongs in a museum
Closer Look: Adventure of Sam
Author
: Celine KalanteDate
: Dec. 6, 2017The Museum's first guest post! Taking a look at a previously unpublished first game and its many flaws.
Closer Look: Sewers of ZZT
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Nov. 30, 2017Town of ZZT but reimagined to be about the author's friend circle.
Closer Look: Sivion
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Nov. 20, 2017One of ZZT's finest - A detailed fantasy adventure through the kingdom of Bespin. (Oh, and the password is BARNEY)
Closer Look: Nextgame 33 - SOS, Please!
Author
: Dr. DosDate
: Oct. 31, 2017Set sail on the DIEtanic in this second washed up half of NextGame 33
