Polls with votes for Shade

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"Weird and Eerie" interactive fiction - 27 votes for 17 games; created March 19, 2023
A poll by Dawn S.

I’m reading and really enjoying The Weird and the Eerie, by critic Mark Fisher. In this book, Fisher explores the sense of...

Games with a good "Investigation" feel - 16 votes for 10 games; created October 19, 2020
A poll by C4rd1n4l

I'm looking for games that really push you to closely examine every nook and cranny of a setting. Maybe an escape-room game of some kind...

Plot over Puzzle Parser - 37 votes for 21 games; created September 8, 2019
A poll by thecanvasrose

Looking for what it says on the tin.

Scariest Games! (Horror or Otherwise) - 31 votes for 21 games; created August 20, 2019
A poll by thecanvasrose

I'm a sucker for horror, psychological suspense, adventure, the paranormal and supernatural, monsters and mystery. Please suggest scary...

Canonicity and IF - 212 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...

I'm looking for a great surreal game. - 47 votes for 21 games; created July 12, 2015
A poll by Bishopofbasic

It's pretty hot up here in Canada and I was wondering if anyone knew of any great surreal type games. Something I can spend my time in...

Humble Beginnings - 20 votes for 15 games; created April 30, 2015
A poll by Floating Info

What are some games that start off with the PC in a regular situation but turn into something different? This would include a regular...

First IF that you have ever played - 66 votes for 35 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?

What are your favorite games? - 44 votes for 24 games; created December 19, 2013
A poll by Christopher Caesar

I was wondering which games are worth playing, as I haven't found any games that take a while to complete that are worth playing

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,...

Unreliable narrators - 57 votes for 19 games; created February 12, 2013
A poll by verityvirtue

I'm interested in games which hinge on the 'unreliable narrator', from amnesia to a plain distorted worldview. The more this distortion...

Games with a Halloween theme - 24 votes for 19 games; created August 10, 2012
A poll by Cuxxu

Some of us over on boardgamegeek/videogamegeek/rpggeek are starting a interactive fiction-of-the-month club. It was discussed having a...

More than it appears to be... - 98 votes for 38 games; created January 14, 2012
A poll by dacharya64

I'm looking for games that aren't exactly what they seem. Perhaps they come across as simple or romantic or anything really, the point is...

No Mazes, please! - 42 votes for 25 games; created October 10, 2011
A poll by AndyC

I am a returning player to IF (which I loved 30 years ago) having recently discovered the fantastic Frotz for the iPad. Looking at some...

Sublime Moments - 109 votes for 57 games; created May 19, 2011
A poll by Sam Kabo Ashwell

I've been thinking about games that provide really brilliant moments. This is not about the overall quality of the game: there are plenty...

Games That Changed Your Mind - 16 votes for 15 games; created December 1, 2010
A poll by Ghalev

Before you played X, you never thought you'd like horror games. Before you played Y, you never thought you could take a game with a...

Very Short Games - 56 votes for 29 games; created November 3, 2010
A poll by tggdan3

Games that can be completed in less than 30 mintues. Need not be one room (though that obviously helps). Hopefully, the games are fun as...

Games that inspired you to MAKE a game. - 54 votes for 35 games; created July 27, 2010
A poll by MyTheory

Whether it was the witty dialogue, the charming atmosphere, or the cleverness of the puzzle - you played "this" game and it inspired you...

Games for iPhone or other mobile devices - 12 votes for 12 games; created March 26, 2010
A poll by DenniaDale

This is simple and I'm sure the list will grow as new games are developed, but what IF games are available for the iPhone, or like...

Games with an abrupt and unexpected ending twist - 75 votes for 27 games; created December 13, 2009
A poll by dutchmule

I'm looking for games which, as in a lot of short stories, feature a sudden and unexpected revelation/twist at the very end of the game,...

No map necessary - 68 votes for 40 games; created December 1, 2009
A poll by Divide

Pieces which can be fully enjoyed without drawing map, ideally without taking any notes whatsoever. Ones which you could play on a bus,...

Games That Reward Sticking With Them - 22 votes for 12 games; created November 24, 2009
A poll by Ghalev

Here's a dangerously subjective poll. I can be a bit impatient with text adventures on most days, sadly, and if a game doesn't grab me,...

One room games - 35 votes for 20 games; created July 22, 2009
A poll by cpuguy

I would like to know what one room games are available. I enjoyed the acorn court, and am looking for more similar games.

Creepy Games - 81 votes for 27 games; created July 17, 2009
A poll by J'onn Roger

I'm not looking for supernatural/ghost stories or horror stories, just games that do a good job being scary and/or disturbing.

Best Short Games (5-60 minutes) - 224 votes for 68 games; created July 12, 2009
A poll by Sasha Davidovna

I'm pretty new to IF and am having a lot of fun, but in between a toddler and a job and other real life stuff, I'm having trouble finding...

Must-play games - 311 votes for 60 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...

Vivid games - 137 votes for 47 games; created March 8, 2009
A poll by Jeff Sonas

I'm looking for games that evoked strong feelings or strong mental images that stayed with you long after you finished the games.

Influential Games - 487 votes for 65 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 for Beginners - 276 votes for 73 games; created November 11, 2008
A poll by WriterBob

I'm looking for games that are suited for adults who are new to IF. My purpose is to share these games with friends and let them get...

Fun single-room games - 62 votes for 21 games; created October 29, 2008
A poll by Jeff Sonas

My kids (9 and 12) like to play IF games on my phone during car drives so they are looking for something quick and fun that doesn't...

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