This review focuses both on Wander in general (users can create games on it) and the specific world Castle (which was also released in 1974 so it fits). Plus, both Wander and Castle were written by Peter Langston.

Play: 9/10 Incredibly early text adventure. And when reviewing specifically Wander itself, it could get a 10, because it's such an important idea to let users create their own text adventures with Wander. Powerful and important idea. Can't deny, when it comes to Castle, though I enjoyed it, it's a sign when I didn't push through to replay and get 100% (after some research, I guess I only got the damsel, not the frog as well). Also, the eating part sort of just felt like a chore more than something fun or innovative. Nonetheless, Wander is an amazing concept that was well-done, and Castle is an early adventure made with it that is enjoyable enough as an early text adventure--but even in its updated form, it's no Colossal Cave!

Feel: 8/10 Castle is undeniably well-written; it is very descriptive, arguably better than many of the next decade's text adventures. Also, it has good humor, and I loved the responses to unfamiliar phrases. Nevertheless, it didn't have that "hook" that distinguishes some of the other early text adventures. And though this one may predate those, it didn't have that oomph that some early Adams adventures had.

Attachment: 8/10 For Wander's sake, I can't deny I will be replaying this, trying to create my own adventures (which may end bumping up all these scores, if I ever get time to create my own adventures heh). Also, there are many other "worlds" (Wander adventures) from 1974 and subsequent years, besides Castle. And it could be fun to play those and slowly add them to this review. Nonetheless, for now, with what I saw of the worlds and the overall vibe, it's just likely that I will be returning--albeit only once I get time!