The Wizard of Oz

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The Wizard of Oz is a 1985 adventure game that puts you in Dorothy’s shoes as she traverses the Land of Oz. Played through text commands with basic graphical visuals, you navigate environments, collect items, and converse with characters to progress the story. Your party includes Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, each offering hints or assistance when prompted. Decisions often hinge on solving logic puzzles and remembering item placements, true to the genre’s problem-solving roots. The game’s charm lies in its faithful retelling of the source material, blending Baum’s source text with interactive elements. While puzzles can be finicky and the parser limited by 1980s tech, the straightforward approach suits players nostalgic for classic adventure design. Longtime Oz fans might appreciate the attention to book details over the more famous film adaptation.