Home Computing Weekly


Zenji

Author: B.B.
Publisher: Activision
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #86

Words do not easily spring to mind when trying to describe this game, for I have seen none like it before. It's a maze game, but what a maze game! You have to build the maze yourself.

Reading the enclosed leaflet, I got the impression that the idea stems from a philosophical approach to life. The player is advised to beware desires, and illusions. Further, the object is to make an unbroken path to the Source, learning lessons on the way, otherwise you lose your head, with only four incarnations in reserve.

The game starts with a choice of keyboard or joysticks, and a black mark for not being able to redefine the keyboard. Another black mark because the 'up' key is shown as 'Z'; a misprint, it should be '2'.

I have no idea how many variations there are, because I didn't get far, I always ran out of time.

Although it takes getting used to, I don't think you play this game; rather you experience it. It's worth adding to your collection if you like a game that makes you think.

B.B.

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