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Contraption Zack

DOS - 1992
Also available on: Amiga

Before Twinsen's Odyssey and long before Alone in the Dark, Contraption Zack is among the first games that successfully combined physical puzzles, action, and adventure elements into a fine game. Your job is to help Zack the clueless mechanic pass various levels by using his tools to fix things and pass nasty traps. The game is somewhat reminiscent of Epyx classic Chip's Challenge, but played in a more attractive isometric board, with more parts and items to manipulate.

Definitely one of the most original puzzle/adventure games to come along in a long time. Anyone who likes this game should try out its "sequel" of sorts D/Generation, which uses the same engine but focuses more on action and adventure elements. Two thumbs up!

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

MacPeenus 09 Jul. 2025

Early lesson in life I should've heeded. Never let people borrow your tools.

1
Borbon42 20 Feb. 2022

OOH OHH I NEED YER WRENCH!1!1111111111111

2
Paulo José 18 Dec. 2014

Is a good game for brain is good for pause to york .....

3

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Downloads

DOS version
Game file
United Kingdom English
1 MB
Amiga version
Game file
United Kingdom English
2 MB

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