Text Fiction - Play Zork! 2.6

SYNOPSIS:
TextFiction - An interpreter for interactive fiction stories (also known as terp, z-machine, text adventure engine, interactive book reader)

DESCRIPTION:
“West of House”
This scenery sets you in an open field to the west of a white house, featuring a boarded front door and a small mailbox. A rubber mat with the inscription ‘Welcome to Zork!’ rests by the door.
Engage in interactive fiction novels and transition into the protagonist's role. These stories offer immersive experiences allowing you to explore worlds, make decisions, and shape outcomes. Interactive fiction tales offer hours of entertainment, adapt to different paces, and are suitable for long journeys or quick breaks at work.

TextFiction represents an exemplary adaptation of this genre on the Android platform. Its SMS-style interface enables seamless control of the main character using touch controls, eliminating the need for manual commands. Users familiar with messenger apps will appreciate the app's intuitive design. Moreover, its accessibility features make it a preferred option for users with disabilities.

The app offers hundreds of RPG stories across various literary genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. A diverse array of free offline games can be accessed via this single app, promising lasting entertainment.

FEATURES:

• Supports z3, z5, and z8 z-machine games (zblorb wrapping supported); no glulx
• Distinct instant messenger-style user interface
• Customizable action keys for enhanced user experience (long press for modifications)
• Tap words in the story to input them in the command line; double-tap words to clear
• Night mode and classic Terp mode with color schemes like “Lucy,” “Mina,” and “Jason”
• Optionally utilizes Text-To-Speech engine for story narration (long press on a bubble for activation/deactivation)
• Touch-sensitive borders/corners for cardinal direction movement (may be less effective on smaller screens)
• Progress saving/restoring functionality including autosave when switching away from the app
• Energy-efficient with no ads, saving battery life significantly (TextFiction operates offline without needing Wi-Fi)

FAQ (Please refrain from using reviews as a support forum):

1. Q: What are interactive stories?
Answer: Interactive stories allow readers to actively participate in the plot rather than just observing. In TextFiction, you immerse in settings and make choices that lead to varied endings.
2. Q: Are the games free?
Answer: TextFiction is free to play. Most interactive novels are public domain works available for free download.
3. Q: How can I save/restore my progress?
Answer: Access the menu by pressing the “Plus” button to utilize save/restore functions.
4. Q: Will my progress be lost when exiting to the library app?
Answer: No, the game autosaves each time you leave a story screen. However, autorestore upon re-entry is not enabled.
5. Q: Why does restored game output erase story content?
Answer: Restoring a game transitions you to a different story segment; hence, prior chat history is erased to prevent confusion.
6. Q: Can I customize action buttons?
Answer: Yes! Simply type in the command line and then long-press a button to modify it.
7. Q: Can I create my own fanfiction stories?
Answer: Absolutely! You can author your stories using Inform 7 tool available at http://inform7.com.
8. Q: Why does my Bluetooth keyboard repeat the enter key?
Answer: Text Fiction remains ad-free. Regrettably, budget constraints prevent troubleshooting hardware issues thoroughly.
9. Q: Will a 1-star rating influence app changes based on personal preferences?
Answer: Feel free to interact with a Grue if such whims persist.