M25!
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Looking at the description, the screenshot and the solution, I'd say "Adventure" is by far the best genre classification you can give to this piece of software (under the premise of calling it a game). The player is presented with a location description and a command prompt. Inputs are passed to and interpreted by a parser. That parser produces a reply. What more would you expect of an "Adventure"? My vote is to keep it.
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We talked about Hunt the Wumpus in the admin thread, where it was decided not to include it.Mr Creosote wrote:Looking at the description, the screenshot and the solution, I'd say "Adventure" is by far the best genre classification you can give to this piece of software (under the premise of calling it a game). The player is presented with a location description and a command prompt. Inputs are passed to and interpreted by a parser. That parser produces a reply. What more would you expect of an "Adventure"? My vote is to keep it.
Another game which largely fits your description is Everest Ascent, although it doesn't include a parser (but we have several multiple choice games in our database which I think are suitably adventure-like). E.A. is more like a simulation, I'd say?
Anyway, I'll create a separate thread and we'll take the debate from there
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I think that's a good point – the intention and the intended target audience.Alastair wrote:As far as I'm concerned M25! is intended as a joke adventure, it's not a very good joke but it still qualifies as a text adventure.
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Good point. It's a keeper! And yes, it's a lousy joke.
As promised, I've set up a general thread about the topic. Hope you'll want to weigh in with your opinions
As promised, I've set up a general thread about the topic. Hope you'll want to weigh in with your opinions
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In the so-called "modern" era, countless joke games have been released. Though only few of them are on CASA and the line is admittedly blurry.
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You can add Super Advanced Lawnmower Simulator Adventure 2: The Sequel and Pick Up the Phone Booth and Die (reviewed on another site) to the list.
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I don't mind adding the genre tag (done already), but I'm not sure I'd know when to apply it. Is a game like Conan Kill Everything a "joke" game? Sure, it's pretty much a one-trick pony, (= a joke) but it's fun and has a few genuine puzzles, which might take it more into straight parody territory.
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I don't know as I haven't (yet) played it, but is it a joke at the expense of text adventures or is it making fun of "kill everything" movies?Gunness wrote:Is a game like Conan Kill Everything a "joke" game? Sure, it's pretty much a one-trick pony, (= a joke) but it's fun and has a few genuine puzzles, which might take it more into straight parody territory.