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The Wizard of Oz

Published: February 1, 2009 - Last update: September 25, 2010 - 267 downloads

Alt name: El Mago De Oz
Year: 1985
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Interactive Fiction with Graphics
Publisher: Telarium Corp.
Developer: Telarium Corp.
Perspectives: 1st-Person, 3rd-Person

4.5 / 5
2 votes

124 KiB

Description of The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz (also known as El Mago De Oz) is a game published in 1985 by Telarium Corp., the theme is interactive fiction with graphics. It features a adventure genre and uses a 1st-person, 3rd-person perspective.

Telarium's 1985 release, Wizard of Oz, seems to be entirely inspired by the famous Judy Garland movie and, as far as I can tell, has very little to do with the L. Frank Baum books (which I've never read). At first, the game suffers severely by following much too closely to the movie (although it's interesting to try to click your heels as soon as you get the ruby slippers), but as it progresses and the plot diverges, it becomes more and more enjoyable. Before you know it, you find yourself in a rather cute adventure. For the most part, in the Telarium tradition, the puzzles are quite easy but there are a couple head-scratchers. Always keep in mind what characters are with you as the game doesn't always remind you, and like in the Infocom text games, NAME, COMMAND is the proper way to talk to NPCs. Overall, I'd say this is a fun, easy game that will be especially enjoyable to young children and Wizard of Oz fans.
Review by HOTUD

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Comments and reviews

#184

collector rob added this comment :

works good on dosbox but how do i get those better colors like above in some of the screen shots. some one write me and let me know at royaltyguy@yahoo.com

#138

kidatheart added this comment :

this game is good for kids, u just read the story.