what is a good interpreter for windows 8 On 7/5/13, Thomas Ward <thomasward1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Ken, > > Well, I've never had a specific favorite interactive fiction game > simply because I'll get interested in one, either get tired of it or > complete it, and then move on to the next one I find. As a result I > hardly play a game more than twice, and I suppose I should revisit > some of the ones I've played in order to give a better review of them. > > I think the primary reason for that is there isn't enough > randomization between games. Once I figure out the puzzles I can solve > them regardless how many times I play the game so there is no thrill > or challenge of discovery any more. So my general feeling on > interactive fiction as a whole is it only has replay value until you > solve it. > > Cheers! > > On 7/5/13, Ken The PionEar <kenwdow...@me.com> wrote: >> Well, I haven't messed with IF games for some time, but I figured I would >> give them another go. I'm looking for something with a lot of depth, >> immersive, that kind of thing. The thing is that the really good ones, >> like >> Jigsaw, have needless difficulties. I think a game should be about >> solving >> puzzles, not looking for hidden exits and needing to search, examine, and >> look under every single item. Some of that is cool, but it's overdone in >> a >> lot of IF games--I'm not looking for a hide and find. >> Another great IF game, Worlds Apart, is a good example of this. From what >> I >> remember, every challenge had a point to it, and the depth of the game >> was >> breathtaking. It still ranks number 1 of all the IF games I've ever >> played. >> Beyond Zork would have had that position except that I had to go to a >> walkthrough to solve the bubbles puzzle, since I saw no corelation >> between >> the bubbles and where they were supposed to be used or how. Still though, >> it >> was definitely one of the best, with Jigsaw a close third, although i've >> had >> to consult the clues since almost its beginning. >> We can talk about other game platforms too, like TADS, but Inform is the >> one >> I'm mainly interested at the mo since i'm gaming on my iPhone. The reason >> I >> mention Tads here is because of my fourth fave, Once and Future, another >> game rich with puzzles and depth. >> So what are your thoughts? Also, how would you say that IF games have >> evolved since, say, 2000? >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >
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