Netwhack

Netwhack is a roguelike game written in Java by Oliver Richman.

Netwhack
Developer	Oliver Richman
Theme	{{{theme}}}
Influences	NetHack
Status	Beta 0.4.8
Released	24/06/1997
Updated	04/01/2006
Licensing	Closed Source, Freeware
P. Language	Java
Platforms	Java
Interface	ASCII, Emulated ASCII, Keyboard
Game Length	15 minutes
Official site of Netwhack

Description

Netwhack is under development, currently on Step 14 of How to Write a Roguelike Game in 15 Steps.

Since the latest public release, several new features have been added to the game:
o A new type of dungeon is available (a "BDungeon") in addition to LCave.
o A movement cost and priority system.
o Magic items (such as a sword of strength).
o Gold is now an item which you can pick up.
o Many bugfixes, of course.

I've taken time to write a developer's journal, a captain's log if you will, as I write this game over the years. This and the game itself is available on the game's homepage.

Versions and platforms

Netwhack requires Java 1.4 or higher.

Latest release version is v. 0.4.8, from December, 2003.
Latest development version is v. 0.4.9, from January, 2006.

Technical

o Netwhack simulates an old IBM PC's 80x25 screen, and even contains a colormap. It always looks exactly the same on any system it runs on.
o Reccomended system is Linux, Windows or Macintosh. running on a 300mhz AMD equivalent or better. 256mb ram.

See also

Netwhack Homepage CryptRL - homepage
Dweller - homepage Guardian Angel - homepage
JADE - homepage
Kalyp - homepage
NG Java Roguelike Engine - homepage
Tyrant - homepage

Related topics

• Beta projects