Morphing Maze
This game is from the old Ludum Dare platform. You can try viewing the original page on Web Archive
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This is a fully functional labyrinth game in which the rooms shift around. The algorithm is similar to how a "fifteen puzzle" works - there is a probability that an empty space will be filled by an adjacent room.
Your goal is to find the gold key to the exit room, then you must find the room itself. Only gold keys will fit in the lock, so don't try anything else!
There are some other challenges that make this game harder. First, there is no internal mechanism for recalling where you have been. Maybe keeping a map on a piece of paper (IRL - isn't that crazy?) will help you. Also, you have a limited amount of energy which can be replenished by eating the bread that is placed randomly throughout the maze. Finally, some of the doors are locked and require a key to open. Gold keys only work on the exit; you must find the tarnished silver key to unlock other rooms.
I recommend that you download the GUI edition. The terminal edition is also provided in case you prefer that method. If you download the terminal edition, you will have to run it using a shell command like `java -jar mazemorph.jar`.
When you first start up the game, you'll see that it gives you a textual prompt. This game has absolutely no graphics or audio; it is a text-based game. After starting the game, typing "help" in the prompt will give you a list of commands you can use. x
Have fun, and remember to give feedback!
Your goal is to find the gold key to the exit room, then you must find the room itself. Only gold keys will fit in the lock, so don't try anything else!
There are some other challenges that make this game harder. First, there is no internal mechanism for recalling where you have been. Maybe keeping a map on a piece of paper (IRL - isn't that crazy?) will help you. Also, you have a limited amount of energy which can be replenished by eating the bread that is placed randomly throughout the maze. Finally, some of the doors are locked and require a key to open. Gold keys only work on the exit; you must find the tarnished silver key to unlock other rooms.
I recommend that you download the GUI edition. The terminal edition is also provided in case you prefer that method. If you download the terminal edition, you will have to run it using a shell command like `java -jar mazemorph.jar`.
When you first start up the game, you'll see that it gives you a textual prompt. This game has absolutely no graphics or audio; it is a text-based game. After starting the game, typing "help" in the prompt will give you a list of commands you can use. x
Have fun, and remember to give feedback!