In the late 70s, the first real text-based game, Colossal Cave Adventure, was burning up the very limited interconnected networks of ARPANET, which was the precursor to the internet.

Among the responses it offered is that it enjoyed text-based games. Then Gemini asked what games I like to play. (Image credit: Future) I explained my love of chess and poor modern video game skills.

Serving up pop culture references and strong doses of comical value, Kingdom of Loathing is a text-based masterpiece that has received plenty of plaudits. A game with a multiplayer aspect to it, this ...