Yes. Depending on the game, you are presented with a scenario. You interact by entering commands (these were text games, after all) like ‘GO WEST’, ‘GET LANTERN’, ‘EXAMINE TROLL’, ASK FORD ABOUT “THE HEART OF GOLD”‘. Depending on the game, the commands could be complex. Very popular back in the 80s and they predated PC platform games, etc.
Interactive fiction? Like a Choose Your Own Adventure system?
Yes. Depending on the game, you are presented with a scenario. You interact by entering commands (these were text games, after all) like ‘GO WEST’, ‘GET LANTERN’, ‘EXAMINE TROLL’, ASK FORD ABOUT “THE HEART OF GOLD”‘. Depending on the game, the commands could be complex. Very popular back in the 80s and they predated PC platform games, etc.