"Be The Wumpus": text-free/audio-only game with no graphics.
Be The Wumpus, a unique RPG game, does not require graphics or text but solely relies on audio. As a player, you become a wumpus, a blind creature that lives in caves and feeds on hapless cave wanderers. Once hunted, wumpuses are now protected species, and players can enjoy hunting and being hunted. The game is licensed under the GPL v. 2.0, except for the audio files that follow Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 license.
It is essential to note that the game contains small amounts of profanity in the speech of characters trapped in dark caves with a hungry wumpus. Though it is the player's responsibility to be aware of this, the developer warns players upfront. To compile the game, the player only needs to type "make" after checking out from CVS. Gnome libraries and header files are typically already installed on most computers. However, the player will need to export environment variables and install additional libraries, such as libsandfile,(portaudio v. 19), and vorbis-tools (for oggdec).
To run the game, enter "./bethewumpus" in the directory where it has been built. Since the game expects sound files in a subdirectory called "sounds," the player must ensure that they are present. The game is best played with a controller with two joysticks; however, if the player does not have one, they may use arrow keys and spacebar to play. Purchasing a gamepad is recommended.
The left stick controls rotation, and the right stick controls forward and backward movements. The first button makes the wumpus attack prey within its range. The game is best played with headphones to enjoy its immersive qualities fully. Notably, the latest release has added support for the Xbox 360 controller rumble effect, which requires Linux kernel 2.6.26 or later.
In Summary, Be The Wumpus is a fantastic game, especially for those who love a unique gaming experience that challenges their senses. Its audio creates an immersive environment that allows the player to feel like they're actually in the game, and though it may feel intimidating at first, it is an experience worth trying.
It is essential to note that the game contains small amounts of profanity in the speech of characters trapped in dark caves with a hungry wumpus. Though it is the player's responsibility to be aware of this, the developer warns players upfront. To compile the game, the player only needs to type "make" after checking out from CVS. Gnome libraries and header files are typically already installed on most computers. However, the player will need to export environment variables and install additional libraries, such as libsandfile,(portaudio v. 19), and vorbis-tools (for oggdec).
To run the game, enter "./bethewumpus" in the directory where it has been built. Since the game expects sound files in a subdirectory called "sounds," the player must ensure that they are present. The game is best played with a controller with two joysticks; however, if the player does not have one, they may use arrow keys and spacebar to play. Purchasing a gamepad is recommended.
The left stick controls rotation, and the right stick controls forward and backward movements. The first button makes the wumpus attack prey within its range. The game is best played with headphones to enjoy its immersive qualities fully. Notably, the latest release has added support for the Xbox 360 controller rumble effect, which requires Linux kernel 2.6.26 or later.
In Summary, Be The Wumpus is a fantastic game, especially for those who love a unique gaming experience that challenges their senses. Its audio creates an immersive environment that allows the player to feel like they're actually in the game, and though it may feel intimidating at first, it is an experience worth trying.
What's New
Version 0.05: N/A