Closer Look Directory
Closer Looks are one of the main components of the Worlds of ZZT project. The Closer Look category of articles consists primarily of (re)visiting ZZT worlds and looking at them from a contemporary perspective, attempting to give both a complete playthrough of them while also pointing out noteworthy design decisions.
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Dr. Dos
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Jun 1, 2020
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What should be a generic edgy TaleSpin parody turns out to be a well-written game you can't help but love
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Apr 30, 2020
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Good ideas and bad execution result in a fun yet flawed adventure in this self-described "comedy-rpg"
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Dr. Dos
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Mar 31, 2020
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CIA Agent BILL vs. Dr. D in this unintentionally hilarious spy "thriller"
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Feb 15, 2020
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All cop-outs are bastards as we explore Police Quest plus five other extremely short worlds of dubious quality
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jan 31, 2020
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Venture into the idle mind in this very much ahead of its time atmospheric puzzle world
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jan 15, 2020
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♬ Fix us a wire you're the Compound man ♬ Fix us a wire tonight ♬ Well man's destined to die from catastrophe ♬ While aliens watch in the night ♬
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Dec 31, 2019
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Hunting down giant slimes, hidden gems, and programming bugs to save Puerto del Agua
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Dec 15, 2019
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Save the dreamworld from reality in this everything but the kitchen sink RPG bursting with ideas and great art
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Nov 30, 2019
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Xamboxumbadira is the powerhouse of the cell.
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Nov 15, 2019
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Stop and admire the scenery on your quest for vigilante justice
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Oct 31, 2019
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A secret biological weapon has been set loose and only... the jerk who was well aware of it can save the day
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Sep 30, 2019
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EAT. THE. FLOWERS.
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Sep 17, 2019
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Thyer's first ever ZZT world: The story of a witch's anxiety and her sacrificial princess
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Aug 31, 2019
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An experimental "magazine" for ZZTers to make anything they want
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Aug 19, 2019
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Search for a flamingo and find mediocrity and cameos instead
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jul 31, 2019
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Over 9000 reasons this game is awful
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jul 15, 2019
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In Part 2, Koopo finds his unique vision for his game by introducing a jetpack
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jul 2, 2019
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Oh No! More Lemmings Clones!
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jun 16, 2019
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Better than the Best of ZZT, Janson shows a traditional key collecting game done almost right
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
May 30, 2019
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Six arrows. More than enough to kill anything that moves.
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
May 15, 2019
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The cliff has killed another! Find the saboteur before they strike again
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Apr 20, 2019
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And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune, then Da Warren will lead us to reason
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Mar 27, 2019
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Good humor, great music, poor design, and the giant robot battle is optional?
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Feb 28, 2019
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The first of far too many in a long running series by a notable and divisive ZZTer
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Dr. Dos
Publish Date
Jan 31, 2019
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Tired: "Press F to Pay Respects" Wired: "Press δ to Act Like a Snake"
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