Tales from Candleforth review
The beautifully atmospheric Tales from Candleforth is a fairly solid occult puzzle mystery with plenty to enjoy while it lasts, though it’s missing some polish and depth as the final key ingredients... Read more
Cabernet review
Cabernet is a captivating character-driven narrative RPG that sinks in its fangs and doesn’t let go. The best story veins are reserved for the individuals you meet rather than the world at large, but with characters as well-written as these, you’ll want to drink in every last drop... Read more
Pine: A Story of Loss review
The strong visual aesthetic and tranquil atmosphere help elevate Pine: A Story of Loss, but the slow, repetitive pacing and simplistic gameplay limit the game’s appeal primarily to those who can draw from their own experiences to reflect more deeply on the emotional themes of moving on from heartbreak... Read more
Expelled! – An Overboard! Game review
Expelled! excels at transferring its spiritual predecessor Overboard!’s charm, replayability and depth of choice to a boarding school setting, though its report card says it must try harder at putting its new morality mechanic into practice. ... Read more
of the Devil review
of the Devil: Episode 1 is an impressive expansion of the dark cyberpunk mystery first envisioned in its free debut installment. It’s sometimes held back by the devil in the details, but these are mostly minor annoyances when compared to the incredible characters and world that will draw you into its high-tech dystopia... Read more
1000xRESIST review
1000xRESIST is a brilliantly conceived and written piece of dystopian fiction that delves into difficult topics with layers of nuance and introspection. What it lacks in gameplay is more than made up for by the storytelling, the visuals, the soundtrack, the characters, the music… just, everything. Play this game... Read more
THE BRiLLiANT COUP review
Other than a few minor rough cuts, THE BRiLLiANT COUP is a fun, old-school opportunity to see if you have the makings of a master burglar to steal the largest diamond in the world. ... Read more
EQQO review
Designed for ease of play, what the culturally distinctive EQQO lacks in depth, it makes up for with its charming, multilayered allegorical story... Read more
Tourist Trap review
Tourist Trap is a brief but enjoyable vacation from more difficult games, with a colorful cartoon aesthetic and great sense of humor but still able to surprise you with some darker layers to uncover... Read more
Spiral review
There isn’t much in the way of brain teasers, but Spiral is a heartwarming story with a heartbreaking premise that follows its mentally deteriorating protagonist on his last trip down memory lane. ... Read more
The Roottrees are Dead review
Filling in a family tree may not sound all that compelling, but digging up the sordid secrets of a prominent family of celebs is such voyeuristic fun that it’s hard to tear yourself away from The Roottrees Are Dead until not one but two sets of mysteries are solved in this polished and expanded commercial remake... Read more
Slender Threads review
The nightmarish journey in Slender Threads isn’t for the faint of heart, but those with a morbid sense of humor will love the fun of unraveling the delightfully quirky goings-on in the strange town of Villa Ventana. ... Read more
Great God Grove review
Take our word for it: Great God Grove takes a fresh dialogue-based puzzle concept and places it in an imaginative world filled with unforgettable characters. It may not be particularly challenging, but the strong writing and gorgeous presentation make this a heavenly game of Telephone well worth picking up... Read more
The Rise of the Golden Idol review
Full of intriguing setups and wickedly good payoffs, The Rise of the Golden Idol is more of the same winning deduction formula but with a fresh spin that shakes up the foundation enough to feel strikingly original once again. ... Read more