I would say "yes" if you're learning a language that has a REPL (such as the Lisp languages.) A REPL is already basically an interface for a text-based game and

I would say "yes" if you're learning a language that has a REPL (such as the Lisp languages.) A REPL is already basically an interface for a text-based game and learning about one helps you learn about the other. That's why I create a text adventure game in "Land of Lisp" and on my website: http://lisperati.com/casting.html http://lisperati.com/casting.html