French Games
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First era: 1980s & 1990s
Commercial games
- 1001 BC (Pierre Giroud, publisher: Ere informatique; 1986; Amstrad CPC).
- L'alliance (publisher: Cosmic software; c. 1989; Amstrad CPC).
- L'apprenti sorcier (R. Meyer, publisher: Amsoft; Apr-1985; Amstrad CPC).
- Baratin blues (Pascal Labrevois and François Lamoureux, publisher: Froggy Software; 1986; Apple II).
- La bête du Gévaudan (publisher: C.I.L.; c. 1985; Apple II).
- Burglar (Sylvain Guehl, publisher: Lankhor; 1991; Amstrad CPC).
- Le casse (Olivier Tubach, graphics: Nicolas Grivet, publisher: Ludia; 1984; Apple II).
- Chomedu (Thierry Loiseau and Jeannine Loiseau, graphics: Michel Loiseau, publisher: Vidéomatique; c. 1989; Amstrad CPC).
- La chose de Grotemburg (story: Olivier Moraze, programming: Nicolas Gohin, graphics: Didier Quentin, Philippe Montembault, Samuel Morillon, music and sound: Xavier Talgorn, publisher: Ubi soft; 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Citadelle (publisher: Loriciels; c. 1984; Oric, Philips VG5000).
- Amstrad CPC port, not published by Loriciels (Tom et Jerry; 2005).
- La cité perdue (publisher: Excalibur; c. 1985; Apple II, Amstrad CPC).
- Les conspirateurs de l'ombre (P. Anquetin, publisher: No Man's Land; 1984; Apple II).
- Conspiration a.k.a. Conspiration de l'an III (story: E. Beaujouan, graphics: M. Randjelovic, publisher: Ubi soft; 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- La crapule (Jean-Louis Le Breton, publisher: Froggy Software; 1987; Macintosh).
- Crash Garrett (Johan Robson as "Arbeit von Spacekraft", programming: Patrick Dublanchet, publisher: Ere informatique; 1987; Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS).
- Le crime du parking (Jean-Louis Le Breton and Fabrice Gille, publisher: Froggy Software; 1985; Apple II).
- La crypte des maudits (Jean-Claude Lebon and Jean-Pierre Godey, publisher: Lankhor; 1991; Amstrad CPC).
- Dan Silver (Stéphane Saint-Martin and Xavier Brysbaert, publisher: MBC; 1988; Amstrad CPC, Atari ST).
- Le dernier métro (publisher: Micro programmes 5; 1985?; Amstrad CPC, MSX).
- La dernière mission (Reynald Messie, graphics: Alain Messie, music: Emmanuel Bailly, publisher: MBC; c. 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- Le diamant de l'île maudite (publisher: Loriciels; 1985 ; Amstrad CPC, Oric).
- L'enlèvement (publisher: C.I.L.; c. 1985; Apple II).
- Epidémie (Jean-Louis Le Breton and Fabrice Gille, publisher: Froggy Software; 1984; Apple II).
- F.R.E.E. (publisher: Epsilon Software; 1985?; Atari 8-bit).
- La femme qui ne supportait pas les ordinateurs (Jean-Louis Le Breton and Chine Lanzmann, publisher: Froggy Software; 1985; Apple II).
- Inform port (Hugo Labrande; Jan-2008; Z-code).
- Firescape (Patrick Montier, publisher: France Image Logiciel; 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Globe-trotter (publisher: Excalibur; 1986; Apple II, Amstrad CPC).
- Han d'Islande (François Bonneville, graphics: Agnès Bonneville and François Gay, publisher: Loriciels; c. 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Harry & Harry (Jean-Marc Menou and Johan Robson, publisher: Ere informatique; 1986; Amstrad CPC).
- Harry & Harry 2 (Jean-Marc Menou and Johan Robson, publisher: Ere informatique; 1986; Amstrad CPC).
- Hold-up (publisher: Infogrames; c. 1985; Apple II).
- Holocauste (Stéphane Saint-Martin and O. Demangel, publisher: MBC; 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- L'île (Alain Massoumipour, graphics: Laurent Théron, publisher: Ubi soft; 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- Intérieur (publisher: Sprites; c. 1985; MSX, Amstrad CPC).
- Jason et la Toison d'Or (publisher: Excalibur; 1988; Atari ST).
- La java du privé (Tristan Cazenave, graphics: Luc Desportes, publisher: Froggy Software; c. 1986; Apple II).
- Jaws (Stéphane Saint-Martin and Xavier Brysbaert, publisher: MBC; 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- Le manoir du comte Frozarda (Thierry Frézard, graphics: JCh. Dulion, publisher: MBC; c. 1987; Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, MS-DOS).
- Le manoir du docteur Génius (publisher: Loriciels; c. 1984; Oric, Spectrum).
- Le maraudeur (Hervé Seznec, graphics: Jean-Marie Seznec, music: Grégory Clément, publisher: Ubi soft; 1989; Amstrad CPC).
- Marmelade (Stéphane Merlo-Uyttendaele, publisher: MBC; c. 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Même les pommes de terre ont des yeux ! (Clotilde Marion, Jean-Louis Le Breton, Fabrice Gille, publisher: Froggy Software; 1985; Apple II).
- Inform port (Hugo Labrande; Jul-2007; Z-code).
- Metro 2018 (publisher: Initiel; 1985; Amstrad CPC).
- Mike & Moko (Stéphane Saint-Martin and Ludovic Deplanque, publisher: MBC; 1988; Amstrad CPC).
- Mokowe (Jean-Claude Lebon and Jean-Pierre Godey, publisher: Lankhor; 1990; Amstrad CPC).
- Moulinsart (Alex. Autrou, publisher: Bretagne Edit Presse; 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Le mur de Berlin va sauter (Tristan Cazenave, Yves Labesse, Fabrice Gille, Clotilde Marion, graphics: Jean-Louis Le Breton, publisher: Froggy Software; 1985; Apple II).
- Le mystère de Kikekankoi (Laurent Benes, publisher: Loriciels; 1983; Oric, Amstrad CPC).
- Omeyad (P. Jouaud and P. Giroud, graphics: Y. Taillefer, publisher: Ubi soft; c. 1989; Amstrad CPC).
- Opium (story: Nicolas Grivet, Stéphane Grivet, Pascal Guitton and Olivier Tubach, programming: Olivier Tubach, graphics: Nicolas Grivet, publisher: Ludia; 1985; Apple II).
- Orphée (Laurent Benes and Didier Berchiatti, graphics: Roger Nicolle, publisher: Loriciels; Aug-1985; Amstrad CPC).
- Oxphar (Philippe Taupin, graphics: Michel Rho, publisher: Ere informatique; 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Paranoïak (Jean-Louis Le Breton and Fabrice Gille, publisher: Froggy Software; 1984; Apple II).
- Le passager du temps (Alain Brégeon and Patrick Beaujouan, publisher: Ere informatique; 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Pharaon (publisher: Loriciels; c. 1987 ; Amstrad CPC).
- Les portes du temps (story: Olivier Moraze, programming: Nicolas Gohin, graphics: Fabrice Dubois, Jérôme Legrux, Didier Quentin, Alain Selo, music: David Alonso, publisher : Legend software; 1989; Amiga, Atari ST).
- Qin (Serge Hauduc, Ludovic Hauduc, Jacques Hemonic, music: Stéphane Picq, publisher: Ere informatique; 1987; Amstrad CPC, Atari ST).
- Rat connection (Stéphane Merlo-Uyttendaele and M. El Kadari, publisher: MBC; c. 1987; Amstrad CPC).
- Le rendez-vous de la terreur (publisher: Ere informatique; c. 1985; Oric).
- Le retour du docteur Génius (publisher: Loriciels; 1984; Oric).
- Le sceptre d'Anubis (Eric Chahi, publisher: Micro programmes 5; c. 1985; Oric, Amstrad CPC).
- Scoop (Arnaud Lerondeau and Pascal Vielhescaze, publisher: Loriciels; 1985; Apple II).
- La secte noire (Jean-Claude Lebon and Jean-Pierre Godey, publisher: Lankhor; 1990; Amstrad CPC).
- Sram (Serge Hauduc, Ludovic Hauduc, Jacques Hemonic, publisher: Ere informatique; 1986; Amstrad CPC; French, English, German).
- Sram 2 (Serge Hauduc, Ludovic Hauduc, Jacques Hemonic, publisher: Ere informatique; 1986; Amstrad CPC).
- Tempête sur les Bermudes (Christophe Bourrier, graphics: Philippe Bousquet, publisher: Froggy Software; c. 1986; Apple II).
- Top secret (Laurent Benes, Eric Viala, Noël Gelin, graphics: Marc Picard, music: Bernard Vianey, publisher: Loriciels; Jul-1986; Amstrad CPC, MS-DOS).
- Le vampire fou (Jean-Louis Le Breton, publisher: Ciel bleu; c. 1983; Apple II).
Non-commercial games
- L'île du Docteur Schwarz (Gilles Carpentier; 198x; Amstrad CPC). Homepage of the author.
Related games
Those games don't require to type commands per se, but can use shortcuts (like in CYOA) or icons to simulate them. Most of the descriptions are textuals.
- Alphakhor (publisher: Loriciels; 1989; Amstrad CPC).
- Sauvez Yurk (publisher: UBI Soft; 1990; Amstrad CPC).
- La Geste d'Artillac (publisher: Infogrames; 1986; Amstrad CPC, Thomson, MSX).
Ported game
- La caverne des Morlocks (François Coulon; publisher: L'OI; 1985; Apple II, Matra-Hachette Alice, ported to Z-code by Auraes).
Second era: 2000s & 2010s
Original Games
- Agent de la Paix Terrestre (JB; 01-Jun-2008; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Ascenseur (Samuel Verschelde; 04-Mar-2008; Z-code).
- Les autres (Paparequin; Jun-2007; Livrant).
- Les aventures de Zeus (Benjamin Roux as "Quetzalcóatl"; 22-Jan-2012; Z-code). French Minicomp 2011.
- Brrr ! (Hugo Labrande as "Wakaboodah"; 28-Dec-2007; Z-code). French Minicomp 2007.
- Brume (Rémi Verschelde; 23-Nov-2008; Z-code). French Minicomp 2008.
- Le camion frigorifique (Eric Forgeot as "Barnabé Froleneau"; 22-Jan-2012; JACL). French Minicomp 2011.
- Catapole (Adrien Saurat as "Noireaud"; 14-Jan-2010; Z-code 5). French Minicomp 2009.
- Celui qui voulait décrocher les étoiles (Benjamin Roux; 28-Jan-2008; Z-code).
- Le Cercle des Gros Geeks disparus (Adrien Saurat; Oct-2005; Z-code). French Minicomp 2005.
- Ceux qui Marchent à l'Ombre du Monde (The Oiseau; 2001; Macintosh).
- La chambre de Syrion (Benjamin Roux as "Nemesis"; 12-Jan-2010; Z-code 8). French Minicomp 2009.
- Châtiment divin (Hugo Labrande as "Mule Hollandaise"; 26-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- La Cité des Eaux (Adrien Saurat; 24-Oct-2006; Z-code). French Minicomp 2006.
- Citronille (Samuel Verschelde; 01-Jun-2008; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Dard'enFer (BALROG; 21-Jan-2011; Z-code).
- Divine bonace (Hugo Labrande as "Théoclès Philocratos"; 28-Dec-2007; Z-code). French Minicomp 2007.
- Le donjon aux 1001 dangers et mystères (SIM54; 03-Dec-2008; Ren'Py). French Minicomp 2008.
- Echappée Belle Dans les Contrées du Rêve a.k.a. Dreamlands (JB; Oct-2005; Z-code). French Minicomp 2005.
- Ekphrasis (JB; Nov-2006; Glulx).
- Enquête à hauts risques (Loïc Bernarot; c. Sep-2006; ADRIFT 3.90).
- Entre Terre et Ciel (Natrium; 22-Jan-2012; Z-code). French Minicomp 2011.
- Escape (JB; 2-Mar-2011; Z-code).
- Les espions ne meurent jamais (Hugo Labrande; 17-Apr-2007; Z-code).
- Les Feux de l'enfer (Sabine Gorecki; Oct-2005; ADRIFT 4). French Minicomp 2005.
- Filaments (JB; Feb-2003; Z-code).
- Gare (Paparequin; May-2007; Livrant).
- Gossip (Hugo Labrande; 18-Sep-2009; Z-code).
- La Grande Prédiction ou l'Astrologue étourdi (Natrium; 22-Jan-2012; Z-code). French Minicomp 2011.
- La grotte (Kilian; Jun-2011; Glulx).
- Les Heures du vent (Eric Forgeot as "Eole"; 28-Dec-2007; Glulx, Z-code). French Minicomp 2007.
- Homeland Security (Hugo Labrande as "Terry S. Albright"; 24-Jan-2012; Z-code). French Minicomp 2011.
- L'île du Phare Abandonné (Benjamin Roux as "Celui Dont Le Crâne Est Sacré"; 26-Dec-2007; Glulx, Z-code). French Minicomp 2007.
- Initiation (Nicolas Martyanoff as "Galdor"; 19-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Initiation, les aventures d'un apprenti sorcier (Benjamin Roux as "Yoruk"; 19-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Interra : L'autre monde (Benjamin Roux; 2006; MS-DOS, Z-code).
- Un jeu d'enfant (Hugo Labrande; 28-Dec-2008; Z-code 5). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Jeu vidéo (Paparequin; May-2007; Livrant).
- Jour de Chance (Natrium; 19-Dec-2011; Z-code).
- Jour pluvieux (Benjamin Roux; 2006; MS-DOS).
- Kheper, une aventure égyptienne (Benjamin Roux as "Yoruk"; 26-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Labyrinthe (SIM54; c. Jun-2007; C).
- Largo Winch (Loïc Bernarot; c. 12-May-2006; ADRIFT 3.90).
- Lavoir (Benjamin Roux; c. Sep-2007; Glulx).
- Les lettres volées (Eric Forgeot; 23-Nov-2008; Z-code). French Minicomp 2008.
- Lieux Communs (JB, Samuel Verschelde, Eric Forgeot, Hugo Labrande, and Jean-Luc Pontico; 15-Jun-2007; Glulx and Z-code). HP Lovecraft: The Commonplace Book Project 2007.
- Life On Mars? (Hugo Labrande as "Brad Bradbury"; 10-Jan-2014; Z-code).
- Livraison express (Benjamin Roux as "Yoruk"; 28-Dec-2008; Z-code 5). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Le Loup, la Chèvre et la Salade (Benjamin Roux; 21-Nov-2008; Z-code). French Minicomp 2008.
- Lupercalia (Eric Forgeot; 16-Feb-2008; Glulx, Z-code 8).
- Ma princesse adorée (Hugo Labrande as "Mule Hollandaise"; 19-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Un matin (Paparequin; 7-Oct-2007; Livrant).
- Les méchants meurent au moins deux fois (Eric Forgeot as "Yann Flemmard"; 17-Jan-2010; Z-code 8). French Minicomp 2009.
- Mon voisin est un gros scarabée (JB; 26-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Morne Lune (BALROG; 25-May-2010; Z-code).
- La Mort Pour Seul Destin (JB; Jul-2004; Z-code).
- Noir d'Encre (Natrium as "le Nahual"; 10-Jan-2014; Glulx).
- Panne d'essence (Kilian; 20-Dec-2009; Glulx).
- Le Pantin Electrique : Prologue a.k.a. The Electric Puppet (Christophe Géradon; c.22-Apr-2008; Z-code; French and English).
- Perdu dans le temps (Grégory; Mar-2011; Z-code).
- Perdu en forêt (Paparequin; 16-Sep-2009; Glulx).
- Petit Gnome (Eric Forgeot; Oct-2006; Glulx, Z-code). (sample game for Inform 7 in French)
- Pirates des Charaïbes (Mnemocyon, Epistolaire, both as "o0o0"; 10-Jun-2012; Glulx).
- Plic Ploc ou Mohive, saoûlé des eaux (Adrien Saurat; 19-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Le pouvoir délaissé : The coming race II (demo) (Eric Forgeot; 2003; Glulx, Z-code).
- La quête du Baal (Benjamin Roux as "Yoruk"; 01-Jun-2008; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Qui a tué Dana ? (Vegeta; Oct-2005; ADRIFT 4). French Minicomp 2005.
- Rats (Rémi Verschelde; 02-Sep-2008; Z-code 8).
- Récits de grand-père (Rémi Verschelde; 28-Dec-2008; Z-code 8). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Reflets (Adrien Saurat; 26-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Rentrer à la maison (Théo; Mar-2012; Glulx).
- Rivière (Paparequin; Sep-2011; Glulx).
- La route des vins (Eric Forgeot as "Otto Grimwald"; 01-Jun-2008; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Sarvegne (Eric Forgeot, graphics: Maryam Gousheh-Forgeot; 21-Oct-2006; Glulx, Z-code). French Minicomp 2006.
- Le Scarabée et le Katana (Eric Forgeot as "Otto Grimwald"; 26-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Sorcière au balcon, apprenti en déraison ! (Eric Forgeot as "Otto Grimwald"; 19-Aug-2007; Z-code). French Speed-IF 2007.
- Sortir de la chambre (Benjamin Roux; Sep-2007; Z-code 5).
- La Source de Zig (Benjamin Roux as Anonymous; 10-Jan-2014; Z-code).
- Spoutnik (SIM54; 4-Oct-2007; C).
- Squoufy (SIM54; 24-Mar-2009; Z-code).
- Sueurs froides à l'institut François-Marie Raoult (Eric Forgeot as "Otto Grimwald"; 28-Dec-2008; Z-code 5). French Speed-IF 2008.
- Survivre (Benjamin Roux; 22-Nov-2008; Glulx). French Minicomp 2008.
- Le Temple de Feu (Eric Forgeot; Oct-2005; Z-code). French Minicomp 2005.
- Le Temple Nâga (Natrium; 11-Dec-2011; Z-code).
- Trac (Eric Forgeot as "Mélpomène"; 10-Jan-2014; Z-code).
- Basket-ball (Auraes; 23-Feb-2018; Z-code).
- Parlez-lui d'amour (Auraes; 26-Feb-2022; Z-code v6).
Translations
- Aventure (translator: Jean-Luc Pontico; 2001; Z-code). French translation of Adventure (William Crowther and Donald Woods; 1976).
- Aventure en 8ko (translator: André Baune; ZX81). French translation (and ZX81 port) of Dunric's 8k Adventure (Paul Allen Panks; 23-Jun-2004; MSDOS, BASIC, TADS).
- Le château du magicien (translator: Sabine Gorecki; Z-code). French translation of The wizard's castle (Joseph R. Power, ported to Inform by: Adam Biltcliffe; Z-code).
- C.I.A. aventure (translator: Sabine Gorecki; Z-code). French translation of C.I.A. adventure (Hugh Lampert, ported to Z-code by: J. Kevin Thomas; Z-code).
- Paranoia (translator: Sabine Gorecki; Z-code). French translation of Paranoia (Sam Shirley, ported to Z-code by: Glenn Hutchings; Z-code).
- Souterraine (translator: Jarel; 26-Dec-2007; Glulx). French Minicomp 2007. French translation of Subterránea (Jarel; 24-Dec-2007; Glulx; Spanish). III Mini Comp.
- Station spatiale (translator: Sabine Gorecki; Z-code). French translation of Spacestation (David Ledgard; 1998; Z-code).
- Stroumpf : Mission Papa Stroumpf (translator: André Baune; ZX81). French translation of a text adventure game in English.
- Super Z Trek (translator: Sabine Gorecki; Z-code). French translation of Super Z Trek (Mike Mayfield, ported to Z-code by: John Menichelli; Z-code).
- Vindaloo (translator: Karl Schaan; Z-code). French translation of Vindaloo (Adam G. Crutchlow; 1996; Z-code).
Links
- Fiction-interactive.fr - the main website for IF in French.
- Fictions interactives - all the recent games in French, with download links and online play.
- Jean-Luc Pontico's translation of Aventure.
- JB's games.
- Sabine Gorecki's games.
- Eric Forgeot's games.