Polls with votes for The Dreamhold

What game first got you interested in interactive fiction? This may, or may not, be the first IF game you ever played. Respond to this...

long games for beginners - 17 votes for 10 games; created March 31, 2023
A poll by Cygnus

so… you know how savior fair is long and awesome, but also, like, complicated? and.. cruel, as the ratings out it? I think the first...

There seems to be a LOT of games where you just.. explore hidden secrets in mansions, or similar. some of them have a plot, some of 'em...

Games with "recipe puzzles" - 14 votes for 11 games; created March 19, 2023
A poll by Denk

Any game where "recipe puzzles" are a big part of the game, whether it is alchemy, potion brewing, cooking etc. I came to think of this...

Highly atmospheric and immersive games - 31 votes for 20 games; created November 14, 2021
A poll by Cryptic Puffin

I'm looking for games with effective use of location, language, etc. to really immerse you in the locale and the story, no matter the...

I don't know how to play a game - 8 votes for 7 games; created August 24, 2020
A poll by High virago

i don't know how to play a game in the ifdb so can you please tell me?

fore example games that involve keys and things that unlock other parts of the game that don’t involve creepy things such as ghost and...

First IF that you have ever played - 76 votes for 40 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?

Long-Form Games That Don't Require Mapping - 37 votes for 19 games; created August 30, 2013
A poll by Sdn

Playing Losing Your Grip has reminded me of just how tedious I find manual mapping in lengthy games, no matter how much I enjoy...

Must-Play IFs for learning to write IFs - 13 votes for 7 games; created March 24, 2013
A poll by Tondo

So I'm fairly new to IFs in general, but I've been enjoying reading some of the IFs on this site. Now I want to get my feet wet a bit,...

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