Tag: Interactive Fiction

The exquisite corpse of Cragne Manor

Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by PatientRock

Over 80 authors, including myself, joined in a massive project in tribute to the 10th anniversary of Anchorhead, a seminal work of interactive fiction.

IFComp 2018!

Posted on October 2, 2018November 15, 2018 by PatientRock

The IFComp is back! The interactive fiction competition for 2018 has launched and I’m trying once again to follow along.

Turning any page

Posted on January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 by PatientRock

I recently finished a book, ARCADIA, by Iain Pears which turned out to be astonishingly good. A bit about it and the accompanying interactive fiction app.

Don’t pick up the phone

Posted on October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by PatientRock

I dove into the Mr. Robot TV show after learning that an app, a work of interactive fiction, was being released as a promotion for the show. I downloaded Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n.ipa to my phone and got to hacking.

Fermented Fun

Posted on August 18, 2016September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

Like pickles? Have I got a dystopian society for you! I review PICKLE INDEX, another piece of interactive fiction from Sudden Oak.

Redactor

Posted on April 3, 2016September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

A text adventure based on Orwell’s 1984. Report for your shift at the Ministry of Truth. But be careful, Big Brother is always watching.

I’m worried about my astronaut friend

Posted on July 18, 2015September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

LIFELINE is an innovative game for iOS & Android that’s told in real time. College kid crash lands on a strange moon and takes your advice for some reason.

It seemed like a good time to try IF

Posted on November 16, 2014September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

I’ve always wanted to explore the world of Interactive Fiction and wouldn’t you know it, the Interactive Fiction Competition for 2014 had just opened for judging.

Can never go home

Posted on March 9, 2014May 18, 2016 by PatientRock

It’s a weird thing, the idea of “home.” I played the interactive story GONE HOME and was moved by its powerful presentation and story. I can never go home.