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
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Sep 13, 2025 6:35pm 3 VERSION_BUMP f9c9e1fd
Sep 13, 2024 5:46am 3 VERSION_BUMP c281d6c6