A Dudley Dilemma

A Dudley Dilemma (1988) sounds like the title of a children’s book, but it’s actually a very British text adventure for DOS where the stakes are politely quirky and mildly confusing. You play as Dudley, a man with problems that range from the mundane to the absurd, depending on your choices and sense of direction - both literal and narrative. The parser is picky, the humor dry, and the plot occasionally wanders off like a distracted dog. Still, it’s a charming little diversion if you don’t mind typing “examine teacup” repeatedly while pondering the meaning of life and whether Dudley ever actually solves anything.