# Modern Text-Based Adventures The Pilgrimage Crafts an Amazing Game World in Simple Lines of Text By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrimage References: [indiegames](http://indiegames.com/2018/04/the_pilgrimage_is_a_humorous_t.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1321609794/the-pilgrimage-0) Text-based adventures may seem like a relic of a bygone gaming era, but The Pilgrimage is hoping to breathe new life into the much-loved genre. Following up on the limited success of titles like Counterfeit Monkey, Hadean Lands and Anchorhead, this new game looks to be a welcome modern addition to the text-based adventure realm. The story of The Pilgrimage takes players to a unique [post-apocalyptic future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains), across a shattered planet drifting around a sea of fire. This concept is fairly unique but is made even more interesting as the player starts their journey in an amnesia-inducing hungover state. Survival is a key concern in gameplay, but the player must also attempt to remember their quest and see it through. As a text-based adventure, The Pilgrimage is quite familiar, but there is a surprisingly charming element conveyed through the text. The verb and dialogue system is surprisingly lenient, allowing for greater freedom in the game and a more modern feel. Character interactions are humorous and the game has managed to create a unique, engaging and likable world through simple text. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Text-based Adventures:** Text-based adventure games are making a comeback with modernized elements like humorous character interactions and more lenient verb and dialogue systems. - **Post-apocalyptic Worlds:** Post-apocalyptic themed games are gaining popularity as a unique twist on traditional adventure games. - **Amnesia-inducing Storytelling:** Games with amnesia-inducing storylines are becoming more popular, adding an intriguing challenge to the gameplay. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Innovative game developers can create new opportunities in the traditional text-based adventure game genre with modernized elements. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore the post-apocalyptic genre, incorporating it into movies and TV shows. - **Creative Writing:** Professional creative writers can explore amnesia-inducing storylines as a new and innovative way to create captivating stories in books, movies, and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Point-and-Click Escape Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-room-phantom-train.md) - [Text-Based Arena Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-battle.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Immersive Genre-Bending Indie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raiders-of-blackveil.md) - [Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic.md) - [Cozy Self-Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betwixt.md) - [Mysterious Platformer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elypse.md) - [Cataclysmic Roguelite Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wartorn.md)