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Frotz

Frotz

Interactive Fiction Adventures

251 ratings
292 reviews
🎮 Games
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⚔️ Adventure
👑 Role Playing
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2019
  • September 24, 2023

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Developer

Craig Smith
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Experience classic text-based adventure games on your mobile device. Relive the golden age of interactive fiction with hundreds of free titles, supporting various game formats. Perfect for those who enjoy reading, thinking, and typing their way through immersive stories.

✓Play hundreds of free interactive fiction games
✓Supports Z-Machine, glulx, and TADS formats
✓Relive classic text adventures
✓Modern interface with high-resolution fonts
✓Play on iPhone and iPad
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Frotz. Based on 251 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent performance
  • 👍Intuitive interface
  • 💡Vast library of interactive fiction
  • 🚀Seamless game importing
  • 👍Helpful auto-complete and note-taking features
  • 👍Great for blind/visually impaired users
  • 👍Nostalgic and engaging gameplay

Negative things

  • 🐛Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔧Limited customization options
  • 🔧Lack of map/note-taking tools for some games
  • 🔧Difficulty browsing and downloading new games
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What's New in Frotz

1.8.8

September 24, 2023

- Fixed arrow key support for Bluetooth keyboards New in 1.8.7: - Better support for Unicode/non-Latin alphabet stories. - Updated to git glulx interpreter version 1.3.7 (conforming to Glulx VM standard 3.1.3.) - New IFDB search options, updated search URLs and built-in bookmarks. - Dropbox API update, sync improvements. - Option to swap text/background colors in color picker. - Improved handling of ZIP file downloads from IFDB: you can now select which stories to install. - Enable 'iTunes File sharing: supported story files and saved games dragged into Frotz will be automatically installed. - Restored keyboard long-press hide/lock functionality. - Other bug fixes/minor UI tweaks.

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Immersive Literary Game World

I’m a fiction writer and reader and I love the immersive experience of this library of literary games. I’m glad this is not a lost art form. Thank you, Frotz, for keeping it alive!!
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Works great but crashes on some Infocom games on an iPad

I have all of the original Infocom games but I can only load a few of them. For example when I try to open Enchanted it will crash but Zork 1,2,3, Planet Fall, Station Fall work fine. It would be awesome if I could use all of my old Infocom games on Frotz. I would also be willing to pay for that ability or donate to the cause. All of my titles work on the iPhone but not the iPad.
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tpmtpm

Love interactive fiction

I’d give this a perfect rating but I agree with some of the comments that an upgrade is needed. Frames for a map, inventory, possible stats. It would be nice if you could generate your own Eldrum or Beyond Zork, not full on graphics but some nice frame images to pull you in. Maybe allow for the addition of background music or sounds. Something to enhance your mind’s eye without distracting from it.
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Mike Du1Mike Du1

What an unexpected gem !

This wonderful app is like a time capsule into the past 1980s when one's imagination played the role of graphics and even today imagination surpasses anything out there.
AppleSeedSalsaAppleSeedSalsa

INFOCOM on your phone!

Brilliant app allows you to import Cutthroats, Infidel, A Mind Forever Voyaging, Bureaucracy and all the other INFOCOM games to your iPhone!

All it needs now is a cool, little custom widget.
PaddythemicPaddythemic
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes when trying to resume certain saved games

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when deleting or importing games

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for more modern interactive fiction formats

Feature

Implement cloud sync and cross-device save support

Feature

Improve game library management and discovery

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Add more customization options for text display

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FAQ

What kind of games can I play with Frotz?

Frotz allows you to play hundreds of free interactive fiction games, also known as text adventure games. These games are primarily narrative-driven and require reading, thinking, and typing commands to progress through the story.

What game formats does Frotz support?

Frotz supports several popular interactive fiction formats, including the Z-Machine format (used by classic Infocom games like Zork), as well as glulx and TADS formats. This broad compatibility ensures access to a vast library of games.

Is Frotz a free app?

Yes, Frotz is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, allowing users to enjoy a full library of interactive fiction games without any cost.

What are some classic games I can play?

You can relive the glory days of classic text adventures with titles like the Zork Trilogy and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which were originally created using the Z-Machine format. Many other beloved titles from the 80s and beyond are also available.

Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for players who appreciate immersive storytelling, enjoy puzzle-solving, and prefer a text-based gaming experience over graphics-intensive games. It's perfect for those nostalgic for older gaming styles or curious to explore the rich history of interactive fiction.