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.
Closer Look: The Secret of Cannibal Island
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
June 16, 2019
Summary
Better than the Best of ZZT, Janson shows a traditional key collecting game done almost right
Closer Look: Warlord's Temple
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
May 30, 2019
Summary
Six arrows. More than enough to kill anything that moves.
Closer Look: The Cliff
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
May 15, 2019
Summary
The cliff has killed another! Find the saboteur before they strike again
Closer Look: The Forests Will Echo With Laughter
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
April 20, 2019
Summary
And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune, then Da Warren will lead us to reason
Closer Look: Nevada Bob 1: He's On The Job
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
March 27, 2019
Summary
Good humor, great music, poor design, and the giant robot battle is optional?
Closer Look: Stupid RPG
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Feb. 28, 2019
Summary
The first of far too many in a long running series by a notable and divisive ZZTer
Closer Look: Freak Da Cat
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Jan. 31, 2019
Summary
Tired: "Press F to Pay Respects" Wired: "Press δ to Act Like a Snake"
Closer Look: Frost 2: Ice
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Jan. 27, 2019
Summary
Nadir's zenith, Preservation Through Piracy, a nearly unreleased gem capturing ZZT at its peak
Closer Look: ZZT Syndromes
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Dec. 30, 2018
Summary
I'm in this huge empty room with yellow walls... No matter where I go... those same horrible yellow walls...
Closer Look: Algorithm Part 1: Disco For Justice!
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Dec. 18, 2018
Summary
A rejected ZZTer returns with dated comedy and some fascinating self-insert protagonists
Closer Look: Run-On
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Dec. 1, 2018
Summary
Randomly generated ZZT action in this endless-feeling runner
Closer Look: Final Fantasy 2
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Oct. 30, 2018
Summary
A unique take on FF2US/FF4J where the programmer doesn't know how #end works.
Closer Look: Jack O' Lantern
Author
Newt/John D. Moore
Date
Oct. 21, 2018
Summary
Newt revisits his iconic ZZT horror game and explains just what the heck is going on
Closer Look: Ezanya
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Sept. 21, 2018
Summary
Commit 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. Dos
Date
Aug. 28, 2018
Summary
The Town of ZZT has lost is colors. Who took them and why?
ZZT House Hunting
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
Aug. 19, 2018
Summary
There'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. Dos
Date
July 30, 2018
Summary
Expert programming crams a collectible card game into ZZT!
Closer Look: Caves of ZZT
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
July 22, 2018
Summary
"Life's real tough, ain't it?" - the unloved and forgotten original ZZT world
Closer Look: Pokemon Twin Pack
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
June 10, 2018
Summary
Prepare for trouble, and make it double with this typical example of converting Pokemon to ZZT
Closer Look: Scooter
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
May 23, 2018
Summary
Guinea Pig Fact: A game being adorable can't make up for unresponsive controls
Closer Look: Angelis Finale
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
May 14, 2018
Summary
Overclocking ZZT to turn it into a viable medium for a fast paced action game
Closer Look: Wasteland
Author
Dr. Dos
Date
April 29, 2018
Summary
Commodore 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. Dos
Date
April 4, 2018
Summary
A list of 20-something ZZT worlds worth your time
