Dungeons of Z*rk is a silly little game I made some time ago. It is the worlds first (and only?) text based endless runner. It is a demake of games such as Canabalt or Temple Run. It is a throwback to more primitive age when computers were not yet capable of displaying graphics at all and interaction was possible only via command line.

How to play

  • Press "R" to start running
  • You will pick Coins along the way. One coin is worth 1 point
  • You will continue to run until you encounter an obstacle
  • Obstacles can be holes in the floor or stuff hanging from the ceiling
  • When you encounter an obstacle you can do one of the following:
  • Press "L" to look at obstacle to see what is it. This will cost you 10 points
  • Press "J" to jump
  • Press "D" to duck
  • Press "S" to see your current score
  • If you fall into the chasm or hit something with your head you will lose a life
  • You start with 3 lives
  • If you have 0 lives it's GAME OVER
  • Try not to end with negative score
  • Good luck!
Published 6 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsHTML5
AuthorStaneStane
GenreAction
TagsEndless Runner, Retro, Text based

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