Hunt The Gwumbus

Devlog

• Now Available as a Physical Cartridge
  July 02, 2024 by Wilder

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  Hunt The Gwumbus is now available as a physical cartridge through Ferrante Crafts! Pre-orders are taken now. The game starts shipping in August. Read the devlog here: Rethinking a Text-Based Classic f... Continue reading

  
• Rethinking a Text-Based Classic for Game Boy Color
  March 28, 2024 by Wilder

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  #Hunt the Wumpus, #TI-99, #TI-99/4, #Game Boy, #Adult, #Game Boy Color, #Texas Instruments, #BASIC, #Adventure, #Text Based

  It was the early 1980’s when my father had gotten us our first family computer, a TI-99/4 from Texas Instruments. My siblings and I spent hours tinkering with it, coding in BASIC, and playing video... Continue reading

  
• Finished!
  February 21, 2024 by Wilder

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  #game boy, #game boy color, #hunt, #wumpus, #cave, #maze, #puzzle, #adventure

  Barring any bugs, this game is done! I've updated the art and added a few animations throughout the caves. Tried to make a room-reveal happen … but it's a no go. Anywho, have at it. Thanks, for any... Continue reading

  
• Improved Movement
  February 10, 2024 by Wilder#game boy, #game boy color, #hunt, #wumpus, #gb studio

  Movement is the default action unless 'shoot' is selected. It gives the player greater speed/mobility, which is crucial during timed play. Love to hear more feedback!... Continue reading

  
• Gwumbus Updated to Include Game Levels
  February 05, 2024 by Wilder

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  #Wumpus, #Game Boy, #Game Boy Color, #Hunt, #Adventure

  Hunt The Gwumbus has been updated to include new levels of difficulty. New levels include 'Normal' which is untimed gameplay; 'Tougher' in which the Gwumbus relocates every 2 minutes; and 'Dang It!' i... Continue reading