Whether solving mysteries in text-based adventure games or slaying dragons by phone in multi-user role-playing games, many players still name the written word as their weapon of choice. —Jacob Ogles —Keyboard Is Mightier Than Sword (Wired)
Rather than wallow in text-only nostalgia, this piece places text games in the context of modern 3D gaming, so it’s a refreshing take on a familiar subject.
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