Does anyone know the names of old text-based games?

I’ don’t know if it was a game, but it sounds like Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy.

Nope, sorry, I thought I did.

Mmm..maybe ZZT or Megazeux? Probably not, but man, those were fun.

You are standing in a dimly lit hall.

@DrBill I don’t think hitchhikers had graphics. I believe that one is like Zork.. this one did have graphics. Horrible ones, but they were there.

Was it Space Quest? The old Sierra game?

Dig around here. You might also try searching “interactive fiction.”

@pdworkin Find light switch.

There is no light switch.

@pdworkin Check pockets.
I have all night ;)

@aphilotus I thought it was space quest at first, but I read the walkthrough and it didn’t fit. I have played that before though.

Ontopic: It should be on this list, see if you remember one of these.

Probably ThermoNuclear War

@pdworkin open eyes?

@pdworkin make boring “how many _ does it take to change a lightbulb” joke?

@Sarcasm Hey I was playing, wait your turn! I’m going to call my mom on you.
@pdworkin S ave game

oy, @Sarcasm, I have an exam tomorrow. This could keep me up all night.

@pdworkin admit defeat and shoot self in foot?

@rangerr There were six Space Quests. Perhaps it is one of 2–5?

Self has been shot in foot. Start N ew, S ave, E xit Without Saving

@pdworkin Luckily I saved in time :D

R eload game

@aphilotus I checked the walkthroughs and nothing came up.. I know I’m not crazy. haha.

You are standing in a long hallway, hold an elfish sword of great antiquity.
There is a stool here.

@filmfann: Is the stool Dragon spoor?

No. A previous adventurer was scared at this point, and soiled himself.

Was it “Lexicross” ?

@gtponder I don’t think so. At least from what I found on google, it’s not.

I think it’s similar to Zak McKracken, in the style of the game.

Just want to say, I don’t have much to add to the question, but anyone who likes text-based games should try Violet. If you also happen to be a grad student of any kind, it’s even better.

@BhacSsylan I’m gonna be up all night now.

I think @aphilotus was right. It’s Space Quest

@rangerr Awesome. I love that game. It has more personality and entertainment value then almost any other game I’ve played. Also, pay attention to what happens outside the window.

Wow. You guys are young.
I’m thinking “Zork” and “Oregon Trail”. Played them both on my Apple II. I didn’t even know “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” was made into a computer game.

@pdworkin Walk down hall

@BhacSsylan Oh. Man. You just ruined my night. Thank you. Lurve.

Hitchhikers Guide was made into a text adventure by the good people at Infocom. They were the ones who were responsable for me losing several months of my 30’s. They did Zork, Sorceror, Stranded, Infidel, and dozens of others. I loved that shit.