- July 25, 2018
- NLB project
Non-Linear Text Quests
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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 with non-linear storytelling and meaningful choices.
- The comedic scriptwriting in the stories adds a humorous twist, making it enjoyable for players.
- Achievements do not register on Steam, leading to frustration for players.
- The game is criticized for being too linear and not living up to its non-linear advertising.
- Some players found the graphics and 3D models to be of poor quality, detracting from the overall experience.
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story aspect of the games reviewed showcases a strong emphasis on non-linear narratives, particularly in "Return of Red Riding Hood: New Adventures," which features a humorous and imaginative script with numerous plot branches and endings. In contrast, "Am I a Monster" offers a more concise storyline with RPG elements that influence the protagonist's development, though it has fewer endings compared to its counterpart. Overall, both games provide engaging narratives, but the former stands out for its complexity and variety.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”