Polls with votes for The Dreamhold

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long games for beginners - 16 votes for 9 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 - 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?

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,...

Hello, I just recently came across interactive fiction and I want to try it out and see if it's my kind of thing. I tried Dreamhold for...

More than it appears to be... - 94 votes for 39 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...

Sublime Moments - 111 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...

As of the founding of this poll, the IFDB has only seven games with the "amnesia" tag. I don't buy that for an instant. Please vote for...

High fantasy interactive fiction - 16 votes for 12 games; created July 27, 2010
A poll by strivenword

My favorite genre of fiction, interactive or otherwise, is high fantasy -- the genre of such epic series of novels as The Lord of the...

Games with mysticism - 30 votes for 16 games; created July 16, 2010
A poll by Anya Johanna DeNiro

What I'm looking for are games that aren't "other-world" fantasy, but rather use one of the following as part of its thematic...

Games with an abrupt and unexpected ending twist - 76 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,...

Games with "logical" puzzles - 58 votes for 27 games; created October 6, 2009
A poll by Victor Gijsbers

Some puzzles--like chess problems or sudokus--can be difficult even though you know all the rules. I'm looking for IF games with this...

Games with extraordinary "wow" moments - 56 votes for 22 games; created July 7, 2009
A poll by J'onn Roger

If there is a moment in a game that stands out to you with vivid clarity, a moment of extraordinary beauty with writing that makes you...

Vivid games - 141 votes for 48 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.

Games where you can't screw up - 75 votes for 39 games; created March 2, 2009
A poll by Pinstripe

Sometimes, when I'm playing a game, I spend more time juggling my save files than I do reading the text. I don't want to have to restart...

Games for Beginners - 281 votes for 72 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...

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