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Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh review

Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh review

There’s potential here for a good time, but Pendulo and Microids have failed rather miserably at giving Hergé’s beloved character the game he deserves. Riddled with bugs and shallow gameplay that is all over the place, Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh is a disappointing experience that even a diehard fan of the series will have trouble enjoying for long... Read more

Bramble: The Mountain King review

Bramble: The Mountain King review

Bramble's action elements might prove challenging for those used to relaxed adventuring gameplay, but with its main focus on platforming, stealth and boss battles, this stunning and terrifying survival horror game artfully weaves Scandinavian folklore into its dark but gripping narrative... Read more

Fall of Porcupine review

Fall of Porcupine review

Cute characters, great story, beautiful soundtrack, STAT! Fall of Porcupine may lack in the gameplay department, but it’s impossible to not fall in love with this charming character-driven tribute to our underappreciated health care workers... Read more

Under the Waves review

Under the Waves review

The otherwise moving narrative of Under the Waves misses out on some lost opportunities, but if you have an affinity for collecting, exploration and ocean preservation, you'll effortlessly immerse yourself for hours in this enchanting, beautiful underwater adventure... Read more

Beyond the Wall review

Beyond the Wall review

Its length – or rather its extreme lack of it – is difficult to overlook, but Beyond the Wall is a cute and charming little adventure in the same style as many of the classic Amanita games... Read more

Paws of Coal review

Paws of Coal review

Paws of Coal is a cute and fun little animal detective mystery, featuring some intriguing deduction puzzles and a whole lot of brilliant writing to read, though it is difficult to overlook the fact that it is just a prelude to a larger adventure and not a complete game on its own... Read more

KAPIA review

KAPIA review

It’s a bit too short for its own good, but when you get used to the wonky camera controls, KAPIA is a beautiful and charming game, serving up a colourful cast and fun puzzles... Read more

Life of Delta review

Life of Delta review

It may have a bare-bones story and some wonky gameplay mechanics, but Life of Delta is a visually beautiful journey packed full of enjoyable puzzles with a sublime soundtrack to go with it. Although it didn’t completely live up to my expectations, its charming robot protagonist did his best to keep me entertained for the short time we shared together... Read more

Whateverland review

Whateverland review

It’s got a few glitches and flaws, but Whateverland serves up an enjoyable dose of both gloom and quirk in a charming adventure where your choices determine your fate... Read more

Boxville review

Boxville review

With its delightful art style, fun puzzles, loveable characters and wonderful soundtrack, Boxville gives us a fascinating glimpse into the quirky world of aluminium cans, even if it is a short one... Read more

Nine Noir Lives review

Nine Noir Lives review

Its story is far from original, but Nine Noir Lives is sure to make any point-and-click adventure fan purr with delight and keep them entertained for hours with its adorable characters, brilliant humour and high-quality production values... Read more