- July 25, 2018
- NLB project
Non-Linear Text Quests
Platforms
About
Non-Linear Text Quests is a bundle of text games of various genres. Here you can find interactive stories with branching plots and text-only versions of classic Point & Click quests, where you can communicate with different characters, use your inventory and combine items in various locations.











- The game features a unique visual novel engine with charming Win95-like graphics.
- It offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of non-linear text quests.
- The comedic scriptwriting and imaginative storytelling in the short stories are highlights of the game.
- Achievements do not register on Steam, leading to frustration for players.
- The game is criticized for being linear and not living up to its non-linear advertising.
- Some players found the graphics to be poor and the game overall to be odd or lacking in depth.
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story aspect of the games is characterized by their non-linear narratives and engaging scriptwriting, particularly in "Return of Red Riding Hood: New Adventures," which parodies the classic fairy tale with a humorous twist. Players appreciate the variety of plot branches and endings, although some note the limited save slots can be a drawback. In contrast, "Am I a Monster" offers fewer plot options but still maintains an interesting storyline, with RPG elements that influence the protagonist's journey.
“Truly captured the essence of what a non-linear text quest should be.”
“Every non-linear option was paired nicely with a text-based option, making the story very whole.”
“In Return of Red Riding Hood: New Adventures, the funny and imaginative scriptwriting in this short story is the main highlight of this entire free-to-play game by itself.”
“What a very non-linear text-based quest that was.”
“When comparing the number of endings in 'Am I a Monster' with 'Return of Red Riding Hood: New Adventures', the former has much fewer plot branches and endings.”
“In 'Return of Red Riding Hood: New Adventures', due to the large number of plot branches and endings, the short story only has 5 save slots available; it would be nice to have more save slots for this game or short story.”