Among the myriad reasons I like KoL so much is it's exceptional accessibility. Being a turn-based browser text RPG, it is instantly accessible to those with nearly every sort of mobility impairment. All actions are carried out through text links and buttons which can either be clicked on or tabbed through with the keyboard or a switch interface. Due to the nature of gameplay, time is also a nonissue, meaning that those with either mobility or cognitive impairments can take as much time as they need between executing actions.

The game is also something special for the visually impaired. Being largely text-based to begin with, KoL started out of the gate with a great deal of potential for visually impaired gamers. Through the use of screen readers, they were already on a fairly level playing field with any other gamer. However, one of the game's creators, Zack Johnson (known as "Jick" in KoL), has taken a highly proactive stance and didn't settle for the incidental accessibility afforded by the game's text-heavy style. Whenever rolling out fresh content and new aspects of gameplay, he and his team always ensure that they are fully accessible with screen readers and other assistive tech.

Final Thoughts

KoL is a casual game, but only for those that want it to be. Players that want to pop in for 10 minutes each day and spend their daily adventures during their coffee break will have just as much fun as those that want to dig deep and explore every nook and cranny of the Kingdom while striving to become the most powerful adventurer out there. It's completely free to play, though the game supports itself with a micro-transaction system where one can donate to the developer in exchange for stuff in-game. However, Asymmetric has made it abundantly clear that they are philosophically opposed to the typical modus operandi of games which let you play some for free but require payment to be truly competitive or access all content. As such, there is nothing that you can't do without these premium items. Furthermore, they take steps to ensure that players who either can't donate or don't want to do so will be able to acquire these premium items through the game's economy.

Play it for the humor, play it for the rich gameplay, play it to socialize with the game's awesome community. It really doesn't matter *why* you play; it has something to offer everyone. Just so long as you have a few minutes to spare and a sense of humor, you owe it to yourself to check Kingdom of Loathing out.