Richard Hoover
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Outer Wilds review
This unique time-looping, death-defying space odyssey makes for fascinating exploration, though you'll need an endless amount of patience to fully appreciate it.
The Land of the Seazogs review
Delve beneath the minimalist pixel art and you'll catch a fun and surprisingly challenging little sci-fi indie adventure.
Harvester of Dreams: Episode 1 review
Though it deflates somewhat by the end, this first-person steampunk puzzler is generally a fun ride while it lasts, with the promise of more to come.
Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank review
The spindly cat and ghost chicken's first commercial outing is a delightfully charming, pirate-themed comic indie treasure.
Sumatra: Fate of Yandi review
It may be a jungle out there, but within this tropical island adventure is a fun, nostalgia-filled experience that is destined to be compared to early '90s Sierra.
Elea: Episode 1 review
This first-person sci-fi series begins a voyage of discovery that leads nowhere fast in its debut installment.
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders review
This ancient Chinese murder mystery with thorny political entanglements is a highly compelling investigative adventure loosely stemming from real historical events.
Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey review
Arthurian legends vs. Jack the Ripper makes for a compelling premise, but too many design and technical issues dog this highly linear interactive story.
Photographs review
There's little negative to say about this surprisingly dark but deeply compelling indie adventure that alternates five minigame types and anthology narrative segments.
Myha: Return to the Lost Island review
Puzzle fans will find plenty to love in this completely revamped commercial remake from the creators of Catyph and RoonSehv.
Unknown Fate review
Look before you leap into this surreal 3D puzzle-platformer, as its suffers a few misfires in its Portal-like approach.
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two review
This two-player co-op adventure provides some lite puzzling fun while it lasts, but time is up just when it should really be getting started.
She and the Light Bearer review
Primarily for children, the appeal of this charming little storybook tale threatens to be devoured by repetitive dialogue.
Moon Castle review
This Myst-style adventure offers a serious challenge, though it'll leave even the most ardent puzzle fan howling at the many technical issues.
Nelson and the Magic Cauldron review
Though it could use more seasoning, this traditional indie adventure brews up a pleasant little inventory-laden, point-and-click experience.
