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Theory

“Hampstead” and Interactive Fiction in the UK in the 1980s

Ian Greener recalls the vibrant early hobbyist IF scene in the UK, briefly discussing The Hobbit, The Philosopher's Quest, and interactive fiction creation tool The Quill, before turning to a long discussion of the 1984 game Hampstead.

November 5, 2023
Counterfeit Monkey's cover image: a crumpled bill with the number 50 in one corner, an engineering diagram, torn paper, and a stylized cat (monkey?) peering out from behind them.
Community/News

The 2023 Interactive Fiction Top 50

Victor and manonamora report the results from the fourth quadrennial poll of the community's all-time favorite interactive fiction.

September 14, 2023
a screenshot from Curse of Monkey Island that looks like an interactive cartoon, showing the pirate protagonist exploring a ship’s hold full of treasure. The interface is displayed as a pop-up of a gold doubloon, with exaggerated icons for a hand, a skull with eyes, and a parrot head.
Theory

Guybrush’s Heirs

Mike Russo analyzes limited-parser games and parser-like choice games, and compares their design and motivations to those of graphical point-n-click adventure games.

August 21, 2023
Community/Interview

An Interview with Autumn Chen

Drew chats to critically acclaimed IF author Autumn Chen.

July 30, 2023
Theory

Spencer’s floozie: gender and gameplay in Christminster

Victor takes a look at the historical role of the female protagonist in Gareth Rees' seminal Christminster.

July 29, 2023
Community/News

Welcome to the Rosebush

A new outlet for in-depth theory and criticism of Interactive Fiction.

July 28, 2023
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