Here are some quotations about interactive fiction
from real kids, aged eleven to fourteen. "Interactive fiction can be fun
because it is like a game. You get to be a character and explore, and figure out
puzzles. It is good because it gets people to use their imaginations."
"Kids like IF because it's fun. It gets you thinking and helps you learn
strategy."
"Kids choose IF because they get to decide what happens next."
"I would recommend Zork I because it is somewhat challenging
and you need to use lots of thought. It is a very
exciting game, too. You get to try lots of things."
"The book/game I am reading, Zork I, is an adventure story. You start
off as a regular person, and, as you get more into the game, you get more
experience. You find all sorts of different treasures, and it is really
FUN."
"I like the way you participate, instead of just reading a book. IF also
makes you think."
"I like Suspect the most of all the interactive fiction I have done so
far. I like it mostly because I like mysteries and solving puzzles."
"My favorite piece of literature this year is Moonmist. I like it a
lot because it was my first piece of interactive fiction. It also had a great
plot."
"My favorite piece of reading this year is Arthur: the Quest for
Excallibur. I like it because it is a good adventure story and I like
adventures, and because I like King Arthur stories. In this one, I like how you can
change into different animals."
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