The postal worker
The player character, a newly employed postal worker whose delivery draws them into Witchville’s magical emergency.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Enter | Submit the typed command The DOS interpreter uses typed text commands. |
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Control notes
Movement and interaction are primarily performed through the text parser.
Exact function-key behavior can vary by Infocom interpreter version.
How it plays
How does Wishbringer play?
Wishbringer is viewed entirely through prose descriptions. The player explores Witchville and its fantastical surroundings by entering commands such as examining objects, taking items, moving, and interacting with characters.
The adventure follows a largely directed sequence of locations and puzzles. Progress depends on collecting and using objects, interpreting clues, and making effective wishes with the Wishbringer stone. The game includes an integrated hint system intended to reduce frustration without removing the central puzzle-solving challenge.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Wishbringer?
Examine every new location and object, and keep notes about unusual descriptions, names, and apparent contradictions.
Use the Wishbringer thoughtfully. Try ordinary actions before spending a wish, and save the game before experimenting with an unfamiliar object or apparent irreversible choice.
When stuck, review the wording of room descriptions and inventory items, then use the built-in hint facility rather than guessing random verbs.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Hagatha
The witch responsible for Witchville’s crisis and the principal opposing force.
Mayor of Witchville
The town’s mayor, whose predicament helps establish the player’s objective.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save before testing a wish or entering an unfamiliar area.
- 2
Try synonyms when the parser rejects an otherwise sensible command.
- 3
The built-in hints are useful for learning the intended next step.
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