Adventure game holiday shopping guide feature
Indies and lesser known games
Sometimes you have got to look a bit further to find certain games. These adventure games are a bit less known, or simply haven't had a large international release, but are well worth looking at.
Bargains
Need your adventure gaming fix on a tight budget? These bargains should help you out.
Non-adventure games
Adventure games are great, but what if you want to add a little variety to your gaming diet? The following titles have been selected from other genres based on their potential appeal to adventure gamers. Beware though: most of them involve a lot of action, so skip these suggestions if that isn't your thing!
| BioShock An RPG/shooter set in a dystopian underwater society. The art deco architecture and '60s-style propaganda posters make this world a joy to explore. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay |
| Mass Effect Xbox 360 roleplaying game from BioWare. The extremely high-quality cinematic dialog sequences should be of great interest to adventure gamers. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay |
| Portal A physics-based puzzle game with a surprisingly compelling and hilarious story. Get it as part of The Orange Box, or buy separately on Steam. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay, Steam |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Expect a huge open-ended playing area rendered in gorgeous detail. Non-player characters eat, sleep, and complete goals all on their own, giving a great sense of realism. Highly recommended for those who enjoy story and exploration. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay |
| Assassin's Creed While suffering a little from being overhyped, this Xbox 360 game still delivers a densely populated and lively game world. Be warned though, it is heavy on combat and acrobatics. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay |
| Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Imagine a 'match the colors' puzzle game mashed up with an RPG, and you have successfully imagined Puzzle Quest. Addictive combination of puzzling and stat-building. Available on DS, Wii, PS2, PSP and Xbox Live Arcade. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay, Xbox LIVE Arcade |
| The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass This Zelda game for the Nintendo DS is being touted as one of the most accessible and entertaining Zelda games yet. | Amazon UK, Amazon US, eBay |
We hope this guide was helpful and we wish you happy holidays!
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