Games with text-based graphics can be just as engaging as games with more complex illustrations -- especially when they combine atmospheric descriptions with a graphical view.

Well, except for the ASCII graphics. Those are still pretty simple. The same way I took on Dwarf Fortress, I decided I wanted to learn the ropes of NetHack with an experienced player at my side.

Iconic ASCII sim 'Dwarf Fortress' will hit Steam and Itch on December 6th with major upgrades The original version of the 16-year-old game has primitive graphics.

The 17-year-old classic Dwarf Fortress is considered a pioneer in gaming through its massive, highly interactive world, but it's a tough sell to modern gamers with its ASCII graphics and its ...