Richard Hoover
Staff Bio
View forum profile »Articles by Richard Hoover:
Jenny LeClue – Detectivú review
With this charming, stylish side-scroller, the first of hopefully many more adventures for an intrepid young heroine is in the books, brilliantly blending murder mystery and character drama.
Where the Bees Make Honey review
Flitting from one gameplay style to another, this short recollection of childhood memories can be entertaining but never settles long enough to find the sweet spot.
The Sojourn review
Taking many detours through alternating dimensions, this challenging environmental expedition will continually lead to a good time for a puzzle fans.
Neofeud review
Rather than clashing, this compelling point-and-click adventure is an eclectic blend of dystopian cyberpunk and hardboiled detective mystery.
The Artifact review
No need to block off much time for this intriguing but ultra-short sci-fi adventure that ends just when it should be getting started.
Adventures of Isabelle Fine: Murder on Rails review
This curious mash-up of sci-fi thriller and old-fashioned train mystery would be more than okay if not for its tediously repetitive mini-games.
The Black Widow review
This Her Story-like exploration of a controversial real-world murder conviction is an intriguing concept that lacks the necessary bite to be memorable.
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.
