Polls with votes for The Hobbit

I'd like to know more about works out there that feature mechanics/npcs/etc that can lead to interesting emergent gameplay. The classic...

Games that are adaptations of conventional (not CYOA) books - 45 votes for 31 games; created February 24, 2021
A poll by ChrisM

I'm interested in games that are straightforward adaptations of conventional books (probably novels, but I'd be interested to know if...

There were a bunch of commercial games released in the 1980's and early 90's. In the UK, Magnetic Scrolls release 9 games between...

One Hit Wonders - 39 votes for 21 games; created May 11, 2019
A poll by deathbytroggles

Good games by authors who apparently retired after their one gem.

im looking for a awsome game with wizards - 9 votes for 7 games; created December 8, 2017
A poll by kenzie da pirate

lava walking shoes are cool and i like unicorns

Canonicity and IF - 223 votes for 52 games; created July 27, 2017
A poll by juliaofbath

I'm interested in determining whether or not a clear canon has emerged within the world of IF/hypertext. Of course, there is a clear...

Non-Infocom games of commercial era worth playing - 83 votes for 34 games; created January 6, 2015
A poll by tekket

What commercial games published between 1980-1993 other than those by Infocom do you think are worth playing?

First IF that you have ever played - 68 votes for 37 games; created August 23, 2014
A poll by BlitzWithGuns

What is the first IF that you have ever played? The game that made you love the concept of IF?

Games You Return To - 34 votes for 20 games; created July 27, 2014
A poll by Ghalev

What games do you find yourself revisiting from time to time, games that have proven to be a kind of comfort-food of text adventuring,...

Bugs that you can take advantage of - 12 votes for 12 games; created April 8, 2013
A poll by Fredrik

Bugs are an annoyance, usually, but in some rare cases, bugs can actually make the life of an adventurer easier. Some bugs can help you...

Games featuring music - 26 votes for 19 games; created July 29, 2012
A poll by Karl Ove Hufthammer

I have always thought that music has a huge potential for enhancing IF, more so than graphics has. So what are the best examples of IF...

Your very first game. - 81 votes for 45 games; created March 28, 2012
A poll by DustyCypress

Do you still remember when you played your very first IF? How did you get drawn (and perhaps addicted) to IF and have been playing still?...

Multiple solutions to puzzles and/or situations. - 25 votes for 14 games; created August 29, 2011
A poll by Hulk Handsome

Games that offer more than one solution to most of the puzzles and/or situations encountered. Bonus points if this means that items have...

Wandering NPCs - 58 votes for 37 games; created January 7, 2011
A poll by Fredrik

I have always been fascinated with games that have several wandering and independent NPCs, especially when you have the ability to try to...

New Game Challenges - 9 votes for 9 games; created July 22, 2010
A poll by tggdan3

User-made challenges for existing IF games meant to make the game harder/more fun

Must-play games - 314 votes for 59 games; created March 26, 2009
A poll by Jeff Sonas

I am looking for the games that, in your opinion, you simply must have played in order to really call yourself an IF aficionado. Or if...

Games with NPCs that tag along - 86 votes for 48 games; created February 12, 2009
A poll by Ghalev

List here any games that feature a (preferably memorable!) "sidekick" character - an NPC who follows the viewpoint character around for...

Influential Games - 496 votes for 64 games; created February 1, 2009
A poll by Rose

As a historical exercise, I've begun compiling a list of IF games that have either done something ground breaking with the medium or...

Games with graphics and/or sound - 168 votes for 88 games; created December 15, 2008
A poll by eyesack

I couldn't find an easy way to search for this, so I figured I'd ask the hivemind: What games use graphics and/or sound to enhance the...

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