The Gallery review
Largely ignoring the “full-motion” in full-motion video, The Gallery is let down by the lack of purpose for its otherwise intriguing antagonist in this well-acted story between hostage and terrorist... Read more
The Case of the Golden Idol review
A rip-roaring mystery epic that lingers with you long after it’s over, The Case of the Golden Idol is probably the best combination of murder mysteries and Mad Libs one could ever hope for... Read more
Born Punk review
With dull things to do, a plot even the characters don’t care about, and no real ending just when the story starts, it’s left to the lush pixel artwork, smooth animations, and atmospheric audio to at least partly salvage the dystopic future in Born Punk... Read more
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack review
Focused more on winking at the past than being a memorable experience in its own right, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack lacks the charm and originality of its inspirations, though it still offers a handful of cozy hours of solving puzzles across multiple timelines in a cute cartoon world... Read more
As Dusk Falls review
The strength of the story weakens as the game goes on, but As Dusk Falls flows smoothly and gives your choices real importance, making it highly replayable and easy to recommend... Read more
Lucy Dreaming review
Lucy Dreaming is so good that if it had been presented as a lost Schafer/Gilbert/Grossman collaboration from ’95 that was excavated and polished off for a quarter-century-late release, I’d half-believe it... Read more
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit review
Ex-KGB spies, a centuries-old magical artifact, a unique Lithuanian setting, and character customization that goes beyond just the cosmetic make for a satisfying outing in the beautifully rendered Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit... Read more
Voodoo Detective review
It may not quite reach the heights of its forebears, but like a lost gem from a bygone era, Voodoo Detective confidently carves out a niche for its cheeky brand of mystery satire... Read more
Perfect Tides review
Perfect Tides is a beautifully-realized game about growing up and finding one’s place in the world; alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, it treats its subjects with honesty and respect, and it never forgets what "adventure" really means... Read more
Lost in Play review
It’s easy to lose yourself in Lost in Play, whose abundant charm is sure to spark your childlike sense of wonder, making this a treat for adventurers of any age... Read more
SpaceVenture review
It’s a shame that the lack of polish really lets it down in its current state, as at its core SpaceVenture is a funny, good-looking game with an interesting story that will surely be enough to satisfy Space Quest fans... Read more
Eternal Threads review
Eternal Threads is an empowering yet equally unsettling voyeuristic adventure. It can be overwhelming trying to keep track of all the loose threads of time you’re able to weave, but even at its most challenging moments, it’s never less than a deeply immersive, character-driven time travel mystery... Read more
Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo review
Although only very loosely connected to Hitchcock’s thriller, Vertigo is a solid entry in the puzzle-lite interactive fiction category that adheres nicely to the style of the Master of Suspense himself... Read more