Kwest

Kwest is a software program that acts as a Z-machine interpreter for the KDE. It is specifically an interpreter for Infocom and other Z-machine interactive fiction games. Based on Frotz, Kwest strives to adhere to standard 1.0 of Graham Nelson's Z-machine specification. The program boasts several desirable features, including a nearly complete Z-machine interpreter that supports color, styles, and timed input. However, it must be noted that sound and V6 pictures are not yet supported.

Kwest provides input-editing facilities, such as command history and tab completion, which are similar to those found in Frotz. Users can configure fonts and colors on the fly through the program's GUI, resulting in a highly customizable experience. Additionally, Kwest automatically supports anti-aliased fonts, providing a crisp display if the KDE desktop is configured for this. Overall, Kwest is a full-featured Z-machine interpreter that can provide a great experience for those who enjoy interactive fiction games.

The latest release of Kwest introduces the ability to input non-ascii latin characters, a change that was reported by Joerg Rosenbauer. This update enhances the program's functionality by expanding its character recognition capabilities.