With the classic text adventure, we jump into one of the oldest gaming formats there is, where through the power of language and description, imagination must bridge the gap between interaction and experience. One need not adventure alone however, as within the text-based MUD genre, we can journey together within the prototype of the modern MMO. Conversely, we invite you to explore the visual novel genre, where the barriers between games and literature begin to collapse, and textual storytelling is augmented by stirring art, music, and interactivity. With these two formats, we explore gaming as an interactive storytelling medium and all the immersive potential therein.