Text-based adventure games are interactive storytelling experiences where players navigate through a fictional world using text commands. Players read descriptions of their surroundings and type commands to perform actions, such as "go north" or "take key." These games often involve puzzles, exploration, and decision-making, allowing players to shape the narrative based on their choices. Originally popular in the late 1970s and 1980s, text-based adventure games like Zork and Adventure laid the groundwork for modern gaming. While graphics have become more common, many players still enjoy the imaginative and immersive qualities of text-based adventures, which rely heavily on language and creativity.