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"Jinxter" is a comedic text adventure game developed by Magnetic Scrolls and released in 1987. Set in a whimsical, fairy-tale world, the narrative follows a protagonist who must navigate a series of misfortunes after being transported to a land where good luck is governed by a magical amulet. The game relies on a robust text parser and features complex inventory-based puzzles, accompanied by a distinctly British sense of humor. It appeals to enthusiasts of classic interactive fiction and vintage adventure games.
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Jinxter ranks #71 of 135 in the Text Adventure ranking, behind Zork Zero, ahead of Whom the Telling Changed.
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Who developed and published the text adventure game 'Jinxter'?
'Jinxter' was developed by the British interactive fiction company Magnetic Scrolls in 1987. It was originally published by Rainbird Software for popular home computers of the era, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST.
What is the objective of 'Jinxter'?
In the game, you must recover five magical charms to lift a terrible curse of bad luck that has fallen upon the fairy-tale land. The game is uniquely driven by a luck mechanic, where your actions and possession of certain items determine whether you are lucky or unlucky.
Does 'Jinxter' feature graphics, or is it text-only?
While fundamentally a text parser game, versions released on platforms like the Amiga and Atari ST included beautifully illustrated graphics. These graphics accompanied the text, while the game engine still required players to type their commands to solve puzzles.
Are there any unwinnable states in 'Jinxter'?
A notable feature of Magnetic Scrolls' design in 'Jinxter' is that the game is designed to be generally unwinnable if the player loses critical items. To prevent this, the game's magical system usually provides a bizarre, unlucky way to recover them, though it can be extremely frustrating. The game's underlying humor often shines through these bizarre mechanics.
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