Essentials
Top PicksRichard Hoover
Staff Bio
View forum profile »Articles by Richard Hoover:
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.
Beyond the Sky review
This delightful fairy tale adventure will win you over with its storybook-style charm and help overcome any fear of challenging logic puzzles.
Abha: Light on the Path review
This easygoing adventure provides a short but pleasant time, but could use more illumination of its fantasy/sci-fi world with touches of magical realism.
The Way of Love: Sub Zero review
This Iranian rescue mission is a lukewarm experience after weighing bugs and ease against an intriguing setting and premise.
TSIOQUE review
It's easy to get caught up in this short but charmingly beautiful fairy tale adventure of a princess saving her castle.
