Polls with votes for For a Change

Vote for parser games (in all of history) that had incredible Wow moments, twists, or whatever made you think for ages or left you...

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...

"IF with, wings of poesy" - 7 votes for 7 games; created October 26, 2017
A poll by A. I. Wulf

I would like to explore the IF works with a pinch of poetry. I want to find the IF games with a good dose of emotions collected in...

Great Openings - 17 votes for 11 games; created July 27, 2015
A poll by Floating Info

What games have your favorite openings? By opening I mean everything before the first room description in a parser game or the first...

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...

IF with a sense of wonder - 50 votes for 24 games; created July 17, 2014
A poll by blue/green

What interactive fiction would you recommend that evokes a sense of wonder? These could be games that capture wonder or beauty in...

Best games you've played in 2012 - 29 votes for 18 games; created December 15, 2012
A poll by Molly

The year of our lord Two Thousand Twelve is almost over, so let's reflect back on the games we've played this year and see which ones we...

Worst IF Titles - 61 votes for 31 games; created February 13, 2011
A poll by diddlescatter

(Sorry, Fredrik, but your poll was such a great idea that I couldn't resist!) So here's the question: Which titles out there do you...

Solved without Hints - 212 votes for 114 games; created July 16, 2010
A poll by joncgoodwin

I'm very interested in hearing truthful accounts of at least somewhat difficult games (or games that don't solve themselves at least)...

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,...

Great quotes - 17 votes for 11 games; created November 5, 2009
A poll by aaronius

Post your favorite sentences/excerpts from games in the comment field. Especially lovely if they are from deeper in the game than the...

Must-play games - 312 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...

Artistic Games - 131 votes for 37 games; created November 15, 2008
A poll by WriterBob

I'm interested in games that take the fiction of IF to new levels. These are not straightforward, plot driven games. Think instead of...

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