Interactive fiction

Interactive Fiction

Interactive fiction is a method of telling a story which involves the reader's participation. This can range form simple choices (turn left at the path) to more complex, Role Playing Game-like rule systems.

The classic game Zork, as well as the many Infocom titles are examples of computer interactive fiction. Choose Your Own Adventure books are an example of printed versions.

Resources

Interactive Fiction subreddit on reddit.com

Adult Interactive Fiction Central a subreddit devoted to adult interactive fiction.

Informed AIF's review of several popular interactive fiction languages.

Inside Erin is an adult interactive fiction newsletter. They also have an extensive list of AIF games.

The Interactive Fiction wiki.

Examples

Stuffed, an adult interactive fiction about family members and a large, stuffed bear.

Adventures in Shatterstone, an adult adventure game in development.

Trap Quest is an extensive, graphics heavy interactive fiction.

Corruption of Champions is a popular flash-based interactive fiction.