The game was put together by a group of software engineers from Data Generals UK-based Systems Division.
Ferret was brought to our attention by atweetfrom blogger Jason Dyer, a.k.a.
you’re free to read more about the Ferret project on the Interactive Fiction Wikihere.

I havent given Ferret a go myself, but one playercommentedto Dyer that it was big on vivid deaths.
The camera-like object is now pointing directly at you.
Just as you take in these details the laser energizes and burns out both of your eyes.

Classic text adventure scenes.