ZMPP Free

ZMPP Free Free Game

Rated 3.54/5 (229) —  Free Android application by Box of Rats

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About ZMPP Free

You always wanted to play more Interactive Fiction, but your busy schedule makes it hard to find time for it ? ZMPP puts the world of IF in your pocket !

Whether you want to play classic Infocom adventures or the Inform-based works of modern IF authors, it's your choice !

Download publicly available Interactive Fiction from the Interactive Fiction Archive with the built-in search tool, download them from other websites or transfer them from your computer to your device's SD card. ZMPP can automatically recognize a large number of popular classic and modern works of Interactive Fiction.

This is the official Android version of the "Z-Machine Preservation Project" (ZMPP), based on the Open Source project at http://github.com/weiju/zmpp2

Issues can be reported under:

http://issues.boxofrats.com

Features:

- All Z-story versions except 6
- save games in Quetzal format (are stored on the SD card)
- search and download stories from the Interactive Fiction Archive
- reads plain Z-Machine format or Blorb
- colors, styles, character graphics font
- unicode support

Currently not supported:

- sound
- graphics
- V6

How to Download / Install

Download and install ZMPP Free version 2.1.1 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.boxofrats.zmpp4droid, download ZMPP Free.apk

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Game History & Updates

What's Changed
Release 2.1.1
- package signed with support for older devices
- updated database
- fix for Reliques of Tolti-Aph
Release 2.1.0
General:
- changed to work from API 15 (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)
- can download web links and open file in the file browser
- updated story database
- search accepts user language settings
User interface:
- using standard action bar
- updated preferences
Version update ZMPP Free was updated to version 2.1.1
More downloads  ZMPP Free reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads  ZMPP Free reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
More downloads  ZMPP Free reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads

What are users saying about ZMPP Free

U70%
by U####:

Initially save and restore crashed app as it hadn't requested storage permissions automatically. Once this was enabled all working well and lots of fun being eaten by hungry grues.

U70%
by U####:

I love the whole premise of the game, but find it difficult to find IFs that I would like. Adding in a feature to sort out the genres of IFs would be great.

O70%
by O####:

I remember using this app when I was 13. I always had so much fun. *Update* Whenever I restore a game it says game over.

V70%
by V####:

No scrolling is a big deal with a small screen.

U70%
by U####:

I started using this wonderful app on an nook version of the app, and now with the new items in the IF library i like this app even more!!!

U70%
by U####:

Great utility. Can play my IF games on my tablet.

U70%
by U####:

crashes

U70%
by U####:

The feature of automatically downloading games is great. But there's a huge bug: no scrolling. Hint to players: disable your network connection to get rid of the annoying ads.

S70%
by S####:

It does not support cover images, not a huge deal but its a minor turn-off for me, it also is limited to just 3 save slots, not a big problem, but it's quite aggravating when playing large/difficult games, also, the advertisements block a few of my games at the bottom of the list, as stated in the description it does not support I6 also annoying, it also does not scroll which-pardon my language- pissses me off even more, the most annoying part is that it does not load games that I have downloaded from the IFDB online and only has about 100 games or so to download which in my opinion is ridiculous. This is simply a basic app for IF beginners and new players, however any one who is accustomed to Interactive Fiction should look elsewhere for an app.

U70%
by U####:

ZMPP does not work as of Android Lollipop and is no longer being developed.

C70%
by C####:

..and why can't I choose my library location on my extSdCard? Um.. the new version of ZMPP is like 8 years old. Why aren't you supporting it yet?

Y70%
by Y####:

I remember using this app when I was 13. I always had so much fun. *Update* Whenever I restore a game it says game over.

N70%
by N####:

How do you get black screen

D70%
by D####:

I keep getting error messages. I have to repeat the same actions several times, and then, it crashes.

D70%
by D####:

Status bar is too small to read clearly. Same requests as others. Also please add confirmation for quitting. I unintentionally quit a few times, losing my place. I wish I had arrow keys to reuse previous commands.

D70%
by D####:

I want to be able to choose the font, not just its size, and I should be able to access Z-code files already on my device. Then there's the robbery of immersion caused by the fact that this app won't let you move up and down the page to get all the info. Only games with a walkthrough available should be played in ZMPP. EDIT: Just lost its last star for lack of a search facility.

D70%
by D####:

Great Reader. I love that you can download games directly in the app, but would appreciate an option to browse by genre. Also needed is the ability to scroll in-game. But a fantastic, simple app.

Q70%
by Q####:

Worked great on my Galaxy S4, however it crashes on immediately on my Galaxy S6 Active. If this is fixed, I will return my score to 5/5.

V70%
by V####:

Very sad, I would love to play my old IF games on my phone.

D70%
by D####:

ZMPP does not work as of Android Lollipop and is no longer being developed.

H70%
by H####:

Great app. I'll gladly pay for no ads and a couple more features.

D70%
by D####:

My phone is a Samsung Note 5.

D70%
by D####:

Instant crash with lg g4 android 5.1

Z70%
by Z####:

Crashes every time I try to open it since I upgraded to lollipop 5.1.1

Z70%
by Z####:

Whenever I try to open it, it just says "Unfortunately, ZMPP Free has stopped." I've deleted it and reinstalled it and nothing has changed. I'm using the latest Android software on my Nexus 6.

Z70%
by Z####:

I'm new to the Interactive-Fiction world, and this app has been nothing but helpful. The perfect enabler ;)

C70%
by C####:

crashes immediately on a dell venue 8 7000

Z70%
by Z####:

Just crashes for me. I think it still works on pre-Lollipop. java.lang.LinkageError: com.boxofrats.zmpp4droid.BrowserActivity

I70%
by I####:

Crashes straight away. Nexus 7

V70%
by V####:

On Launch, the app closes ("app stopped working ")

K70%
by K####:

Doesn't work at all.

F70%
by F####:

Love the stories. Wish some of them had a "help" feature. Otherwise, perfect. :)

Z70%
by Z####:

Ever since I updated to lollipop crash at launch, it actually worked good before

Z70%
by Z####:

I used to have this app on my Nook, and it's still great! I recommend this to anyone who likes text-based adventures. My favorite game is "Reverberations." UPDATE: THIS APP CRASHES EVERY TIME I OPEN IT ON MY NEXUS 4. PLEASE HELP!!!

Z70%
by Z####:

you need to be aware of what interactive fiction is before being hable to post a review here, of course the one that expect any else will be greatly disapointed !

D70%
by D####:

Won't stop crashing right when I open the app. Horrible and not worth the time

Y70%
by Y####:

N9 5.01 doesn't even start...

Y70%
by Y####:

What is the name of the game in the second picture?

Y70%
by Y####:

It doesn't open, crashing on start up

Y70%
by Y####:

I want to be able to choose the font, not just its size, and I should be able to access Z-code files already on my device. Then there's the robbery of immersion caused by the fact that this app won't let you move up and down the page to get all the info. Only games with a walkthrough available should be played in ZMPP. EDIT: Just lost its last star for lack of a search facility.


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