Rite of the Druid (ZX Spectrum Next/DOS/MSX2) by sunteam

RANKED 1st in STORY and GRAPHICS categories in the NEXT ADVENTURE JAM 2020.
“…an enjoyable adventure that’s full of atmosphere…” 84% CRASH

This software runs on: – ZX Spectrum Next home micro distro 1.3.2.****– MSX2 (DSK and ROM files supplied – ROM file for use in an emulator, there are known issues with running this on a flashcart)****– DOS (DOSBox required to run)
********UPDATE 1 MARCH 2022: MSX2 and DOS versions now available (converted by @uto_dev)****UPDATE 5 JULY 2020: Added SAVE and LOAD feature. Added more responses.UPDATE 18 JULY 2020: Fixer some parser issues.UPDATE 15 AUGUST 2020: Added additional correct inputs in a certain puzzle.

ABOUTRite of the Druid is a text adventure (sometimes called Interactive Fiction) with graphics.
Size: Less than 25 roomsPuzzle complexity: Easy.
**LOADING (Spectrum Next)**From the browser, select ‘Rite of the Druid.tap’.Push ‘N’ for Next Mode (otherwise graphics will not be visible).
STORYYou are part of a small tribe, preparing to take part in a ritual that will allow you to become a full druid. You are transported to a strange land where you must find the rune of power and return to complete the rite.
INSTRUCTIONSThe game uses standard VERB NOUN input (such as GET STICK, FILL BOTTLE etc). Shortcuts, like X for EXAMINE and I for INVENTORY are also available.
SAVING YOUR GAMEType SAVE. You will be prompted for a filename. You can restore by typing LOAD.
CREDITSBy Paul Weller (c)2020 SunteamPlaytesting: Richard Hallas, David Cottis & Marc Theunissen.MSX2 and DOS conversions by @uto_dev
Rite of the Druid was written in Adventuron https://adventuron.io/ and converted to Next using DAAD Ready.
www.sunteam.co.uk