Infocom

Infocom was a pioneering company in the 1980s known for creating highly detailed and engaging text-based adventure games, like "Zork." These games relied on players reading descriptions and typing commands to explore virtual worlds, blending storytelling with interactive puzzles. Infocom’s innovative use of natural language processing and clever storytelling set new standards for computer entertainment at the time. They also developed sophisticated software tools to help writers and programmers craft complex, immersive games, making Infocom a major influence in the history of interactive entertainment and adventure gaming.