Tutorial

About

Tutorial is a brief text-based adventure crafted to introduce newcomers to interactive fiction. Developed by Adam Cadre, it guides players through simple decision-making and text-based interactions, focusing on teaching the genre's core mechanics without overwhelming them. The narrative is minimal, serving as a framework to demonstrate how to explore environments, manipulate objects, and shape the story through commands. Players type actions to progress, learning what works and what doesn’t in a forgiving, no-stakes setting. What stands out is its no-frills approach to education. Instead of assuming prior knowledge, it breaks down common IF conventions like inventory management and spatial navigation into digestible lessons. The game's short runtime and lack of complexity make it an accessible entry point, and its straightforward design has made it a recommended starting point for new players since its 2015 release. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, and web browsers, it remains a practical tool for anyone curious about text adventures but unsure where to begin.