- Publication date
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1994
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Action games
- Item Size
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15.8M
Although this game itself is pretty much just a standard jump-and-run platform arcade clone, the in-game documentation has such a wonderfully indie flavor that I couldn’t not include it here. The docs reveal that the game was made by two teenage developers, with time found in between school and chores, with an added note that this game-programming stuff leaves no time for girls. It’s also difficult not to love the included instructions on how to register (steps include Lick the envelope and Put the envelope in a mail box). Perhaps the best part, though, is at the end, wherein is listed the previous games the team has done, most of which come with added notes that the games were never distributed beyond the programmers’ school. Full of teenage humor and enthusiasm, the docs for Zipman III are much more interesting than the game itself and deserve a read by anyone who likes reading text files from BBSes of the pre-Web era. – Hackman
- Addeddate
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2012-09-04 16:41:36
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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ZM3.EXE
- Identifier
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ZipmanIII_1020
- License
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shareware
- Named-persons
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John Paul D’India; Christoph Schneider
- Year
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1994
Another thing that really makes Zipman III enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Zipman III. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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