A downloadable game

NOTE: This is a pretty buggy game, but the z3 file is (of course) compatible with Status Line. "Final" release will wait until Status Line achieves its goal of v5 compatibility.

3rd place finish in the first ever PunyInform Game Jam. Not too shabby, considering it is

  • the first game I've ever written
  • the first time I've used Inform for anything more than a tutorial
  • the first game jam I've ever participated in

I was happy to receive nice praise for the primary puzzle (an IFDB review described as "brilliant") in the game. I was also happy to read the reviews that trashed it. I learned a lot, especially how hard it is to balance a unique writing tone with the needs of the game.

The "game jam" version is the "first draft." It's buggy, has spelling errors, and needs its puzzles fleshed out. A non-trivial revision is in progress, thanks to the wonderful feedback I received.

More information

Download

Download
Pub Hubbub for the C64 (initial game jam entry) 170 kB
Download
Pub Hubbub .z3 (initial game jam entry) 54 kB

Install instructions

  • The C64 disk image can be run directly in the emulator of your choice. (Tested on VICE.)
  • The .z3 file can be run in the Z-machine interpreter of your choice, on the platform of your choice. May I humbly suggest Status Line? It runs on Mac, Linux, Windows, and Pico-8 and delivers a cute, cozy text adventuring atmosphere.

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