Floyd
A small maintenance robot whose cheerful personality and loyalty make him the adventure’s most memorable companion.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
The DOS version is controlled through typed text commands.
Enter movement directions, verbs, and object names at the command prompt.
How it plays
How does Planetfall play?
Planetfall is played from a first-person perspective through a text parser. Examine rooms, move between locations, collect and manipulate objects, and enter commands to uncover what happened on the planet.
The adventure is organized around exploration and a sequence of environmental puzzles. Progress depends on discovering useful information, managing hazards, and applying items or commands in the correct context. Saving frequently is important because some actions can lead to danger or an unwinnable state.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Planetfall?
Read every room description carefully and test objects with commands such as EXAMINE, TAKE, OPEN, and USE. Keep notes about unusual machinery, messages, and locked areas.
Save before entering dangerous locations or attempting an unfamiliar action. If progress stops, revisit earlier rooms with newly understood information rather than repeatedly trying random commands.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Galley
The protagonist’s commanding officer, whose orders begin the assignment that leads to the planet.
Blather
A fellow crew member associated with the protagonist’s early duties aboard the ship.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Inspect important objects and reread descriptions after major events.
- 2
Keep a map and record doors, machines, messages, and timed hazards.
- 3
Save often, especially before experiments and dangerous sequences.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A classic parser adventure remembered for its atmospheric writing, clever puzzles, and Floyd.
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