fizmo ☆

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Description:
Z-Machine interpreter

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: interactive-fiction gaming z-machine text-adventure emulator

Install: brew install fizmo

About:
Fizmo is an interpreter for Z-Machine story files, the format used by classic Infocom text adventures and modern interactive fiction. It allows users to play these vintage games on modern operating systems while maintaining compatibility with original game data. The tool serves as a bridge between classic gaming history and contemporary platforms.

Key Features:

Z-Machine Version 1-8 compatibility
SDL2-based graphics and sound support
Native macOS and Unix/Linux support
Save/restore game state functionality
Customizable display and input options

Use Cases:

Playing classic Infocom text adventures like Zork
Running modern interactive fiction written in Inform
Preserving and accessing vintage computer games on modern systems

Alternatives:

frotz – More widely used but Fizmo offers better SDL2 integration
bocfel – Modern interpreter focused on standards compliance, Fizmo emphasizes user experience

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:35pm		3	VERSION_BUMP	f9c9e1fd
Sep 13, 2024 5:46am		3	VERSION_BUMP	c281d6c6