Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth is a game with extremely weird humor. Go on the trail of the Schnibble. Dr. Azimuth, Woodruff's adoptive father, has been kidnapped. Woodruff, just an innocent toddler, cannot read and has to try to find and save his adoptive father. Shortly before he was kidnapped, he put a helmet on him that turned him into an adult. Woodruff has to figure out the secret of the Schnibble.
Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth
The adventure Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth (pronounced: Wodruff) was developed by Coktel Vision. It's an extremely weird game, with even weird characters and a crazy storyline. Sierra took on the role of publisher.
The plot of Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth
It takes place a hundred years after a devastating nuclear war. We are in a town called Vlurxtrznbnaxl. This is where the last survivors of the human race live, along with the Boozook. The Boozook are a mutant people who built said city. The head of government is a human dictator: "The Obersack". The population has to endure boring cable TV and the boozooks are suppressed and have to live as slaves. The city is otherwise governed by the Council of Wise Men. However, it has its own problems and cannot rule. Each sage has his own kind of magic. Your task is to bring power back into balance and to rob the upper sack of its power.
The game Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth
Woodruff has to solve some puzzles. This includes learning to read first. Woodruff is actually a toddler. Dr. Azimuth put a helmet on him that turned him into an adult. Your job is Dr. To find Azimuth, to make the advice of the wise Boozooks able to act again and to fathom the secret of the "Schnibles". The Schnibble is a messiah that the oppressed Boozook are waiting for. Woodruff has to learn to do magic, travel through time and try to conquer the lady of the "Heart and Breast" show. She is on very good terms with the upper sack. Woodruff gets to know the pitfalls of bureaucracy.
Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth gameplay
The game has a lot to offer. The sound is bizarre and crazy. The lip movements breathe life into the characters. The animations are very well done. The game's graphics are 640 × 480 pixels. Game characters are animated with a great deal of detail. Woodruff's character goes through some transformations as the game progresses. In the beginning he is a child and then becomes an adult. He even appears as an old man and a blonde. If you don't play for a moment, Woodruff will pass the time in his own way. He listens to Walkman or makes nonsense to others.
Woodruff emulates
Since the game was released for MS-DOS, it no longer runs on today's systems. I got the game running via the DOSBox. Retro feeling and a lot of joy in the tricky puzzles grabbed me. I am particularly fascinated by the bizarre noises about this game. The bizarre figures leave a lasting impression. A problem with the emulation that I had, could also be a bug in the game. Woodruff takes a trip back in time in the game. There is nothing else in the Kerkergasse at the moment. When Woodruff returns to the dungeon alley from the past, there should actually be a house there where the wise man appears who teaches him skills. Since I was out of the alley in the present, for some reason the sage doesn't appear and I got stuck in the game. So definitely try to find all the locations in the present.
Conclusion on Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth
Woodruff and the Schnibbel of Azimuth is a great game that can only inspire you when the bug doesn't appear and prevent you from continuing to play. Graphics, music, animations and soundscape, as well as storyline leave nothing to be desired in terms of bizarre. If you like adventure, I can only recommend this game to you.
Comparison between “Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth” and Daedalic entertainment adventures
In the world of adventure games, both have Daedalic Entertainment as well as the Pendulo Studios found their place, and “Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth” is a notable representative of these genres. While Daedalic-Adventures are often known for their deep stories and lovingly crafted characters, “Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth” is characterized by its unique, surreal style. On the other hand, “Runaway: A Road Adventure“ from Pendulo Studios is known for its humorous approach and tricky puzzles. Both offer immersive gaming experiences, but in different ways.
Lyric inspired by Woodruff
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Originally posted on 2018-08-08 09:03:00.