Release date(s) October 4, 2000 Initial release date 4 October 2000 Designer Nick Montfort | Mode(s) Single Player Developer Nick Montfort Genre Interactive fiction | |
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Platforms Microsoft Windows, Web browser, Z-machine, Macintosh operating systems, DOS Awards XYZZY Award for Best Puzzles Similar Galatea, Spider and Web, A Mind Forever Voyaging, Photopia, Anchorhead | ||
Ad Verbum is an interactive fiction game released for Windows and Macintosh operating systems in 2000.
Contents
Story
The story of the game is that the city has secured an eviction notice, but the demolition contractor is contractually obligated to conduct an inventory of the Wizard of Wordplay's manor before knocking it down. However, strange things occur that keep the contractor from doing his job.
Gameplay
The gameplay requires knowledge of the English language and wordplay. For example, in certain locations the player is only permitted to use commands that begin with a specific letter. For example, in the room "neat nursery", every word in the description starts with 'N', and the game only accepts input starting with 'N'. Of course, the only exit is to the south...