An apparent port of Zork, one of the earliest interactive fiction (IF) computer games (1977). We think that chatbot platforms offer a lot of promise for these text-based interactive fiction, adventure or role-playing games (RPG). If you played Zork before (you probably haven't) you may get it. If you haven't, you'll probably find this game a little bit disappointing, and perhaps a missed opportunity to demonstrate the power of that chatbot platform for text-based games.
But do not fret, expect to see many more text-based games make their debut on or transition to chat.
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Below is a transcript of a conversation with the bot:
Links:
Functionality:
- Allows users to play to play the text-based Zork game
Positive:
- One of the few games on the platform
Negatives:
- Doesn't understand HELP keyword, need to provide user with available option at each step of the game, plus even more general help
Platform and Technology:
- Unknown at this time