Text Fiction - Play Zork! Apk
Latest version 2.7
11 Feb 2023
Apk Infos
| Version | 2.7 |
| Rating | 4.3/5, based on 2,581 votes |
| Size | 789.3 KB |
| Requires Android | Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread) |
| Author's Notes | Text adventure interpreter for interactive fiction stories with a messanger UI |
About Text Fiction - Play Zork! APK
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Description
SYNOPSIS: TextFiction - An interpreter for interactive fiction stories (aka: terp, z-machine, text adventure engine, interactive book reader)DESCRIPTION:
West of House
This is an open field west of a white house, with a boarded
front door. There is a small mailbox here. A rubber mat saying 'Welcome to
Zork!' lies by the door.
What next? >_
With interactive fiction novels you're more than just a passive book reader, following the adventures of the hero. Instead, you become the hero! Explore the world, make decissions and ultimately decide on the outcome. IF stories are fun for hours, immersive as hell and play at your own pace, making them the ideal pass time for a long road trip and short work breaks alike.
TextFiction is definitely the best adaptation of the genre available for Android. You control the protagonist through a novel SMS like interface which replaces the need for typing commands with intuitive touch controls. Users of chat apps will instantly feel at home! The barrier-free design also makes this app the perfect choice for users with disabilities.
Hundreds of free RPG stories from dozens of literature genres (sci-fi, fantasy, mystery,... ) are available for download, ensuring entertainment for months to come. You can't get more offline games for free in one single app!
FEATURES:
* Supports z3, z5 and z8 z-machine games (may be wrapped in zblorb), no glulx
* Unique, instant messanger like user interface
* Configurable action keys to cut down on typing (long press to modify).
* Tap words in the story to copy them into the commandline. Double tap to clear.
* Nightmode and classic Terp mode ("Lucy", "Mina" and "Jason" colorscheme)
* Optionally uses the Text To Spech engine to read stories out loud (long touch a bubble to start/stop narration).
* Touch sensitive borders/corners for moving in the designated cardinal direction (may be fiddly on small screens).
* Saving/restoring progress (including autosave when navigating away from the app)
* A real battery saver due to low power consumption and no ads (TextFiction is one of the few games that don't need wifi).
FAQ (please don't abuse the reviews as a support forum!):
Q: I'm new. What's an interactive story?
A: Have you ever read a novel and longed for taking part in the plot yourself? Interactive stories allow you to do exactly that. Textfiction is like a fanfiction reader (a library app for free books) that only describes to you the setting, but allows you to choose your own actions, often resolving in alternative endings.
Q: Are the games free?
A: Textfiction itself free to play. Most of the interactive novels are in the public domain and may be downloaded free of charge to your library.
Q: How do I save/restore a game?
A: Press the "Plus" button to bring up the menu. Save/restore commands won't work.
Q: Do I loose my progress when going back to the libary app?
A: No! Whenever you leave the story screen, the game performs an auto save. It does not, however, perform an autorestore when you return (leaving the game is suppose to be a reset).
Q: Why is the story output erased when I restore a game?
A: When you restore a game, you move to another part of the story. The current chat history no longer applies and gets discarded to avoid confusion.
Q: Can I change the action buttons?
A: Yes! just write something in the commandline, then long press a button to modify it.
Q: Can I write my own fanfiction stories?
A: Yes! The authoring tool of choice can be found here: http://inform7.com
Q: Why does my bluetooth keyboard repeat the enter key?
A: Text Fiction comes free of charge. Unfortunately, this means no budget for buying troublesome hardware in order to check the problem out.
Q: Will a 1* rating convince you to change the app according to my whims?
A: Go kiss a Grue
Latest updates
What's new in version 2.7
Full changelog: http://www.onyxbits.de/content/release-notes-text-fiction-v26This is a bugfix release.
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- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 2.7 (11) | 789.3 KB |
| 2.6 (10) | 537.2 KB |
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User's Reivew
2 ★Nearly perfect, but the one fatal flaw is that it can't save. I was looking forward to playing long adventures like zork or enchanter, but without saving progress it's pretty much impossible.
5 ★Love ya. If possible change the text box to something else as LastPass detects it as a username/password field.
1 ★Not going to play a game that wants access to photos and other files on my phone. Plus I download a game to play game not to download other things to make game to work. What a scam.
4 ★A very unique game, unlike many other games. I really like how you can determine the outcome of the story. I do think the display could use some colour, framing or other visual aids- maybe a different font for each story
3 ★Excellent app. Thouroughly enjoyable, but it needs an option to overwrite old saves. I have tons of old saves I cant use or dont need. A way to clear them out would be awesome.
5 ★This app is fantastic! I've absolutely loved Zork: A troll's eye view!
4 ★I love this type of game where it is just words and no visuals because it is a bit more interactive and lets your imagination run but I wish there were more games.
3 ★I can't figure out how to put Sofia's limbs back on her in the game Afflicted. I've used the words reassemble and reattach but nothing works. Other than that, it's an awesome game.
5 ★Best interactive fiction interpreter! Slower scroll and great themes!
5 ★This is a text-based game with no graphics, just your imagination. Much fun exploring and meeting challenges. The app emulates the old DOS based game very well.
1 ★If I could give it zero stars I would....I loved the original zork, so I was excited to play this....downloaded stories, went to my play zork game and it said no stories so I did as it said and clicked import where it once again said no stories, congrats on making something 10 times more difficult than necessary....smh in disgust !
5 ★I love it so much, this has been introductory for me so I can't say too much, but I've been having a blast with all the games so far and it's really easy to download new games.
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