Richard Hoover
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An Interesting Journey of Monsieur PAF review
This isometric puzzler provides plenty of time-wasting fun, but only if you're able to power through its poorly implemented controls.
Sam & Max Save the World – Remastered review
It doesn't reproduce the same culture shock of the original, but the Freelance Police look, sound, and play better than ever in this modern makeover of their first episodic season.
Biped review
Though far from a traditional puzzle game, multiplayer fans in particular will get a kick out of the co-op mode in this cute little robot action-adventure.
Sense – A Cyberpunk Ghost Story review
It doesn't look or sound much like sci-fi or feel very scary, but this slow-starting side-scroller does offer a taste of paranormal drama that builds towards a satisfying conclusion.
Solas and the White Winter review
This serene Celtic-themed puzzler is pleasant while it lasts, so long as you can weather the needlessly extended treks through the snow to get to the good parts.
The Signifier review
This surreal first-person mystery adventure might leave your head spinning, but it conveys a cleverly layered sci-fi story through a distinctive visual style and unusual gameplay mechanics.
Syberia: The World Before first look preview
A surprise early prologue of Benoît Sokal's new adventure provides a promising glimpse of what comes next for Kate Walker and friends.
Relicta review
Those who enjoy Portal-style environmental puzzlers will be irresistibly drawn to this lengthy, challenging, highly polished sci-fi adventure.
Tales of the Neon Sea review
This pixel art side-scroller hints at an intriguing noir-tinged sci-fi detective mystery but unfortunately displays only intermittent flickers of potential.
Return of the Phantom flashback review
With MicroProse revived, the time is right to delve deep into the largely unheralded 1993 adventure and give it the high score it richly deserves.
Someday You’ll Return review
The creators of J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars are back with a well-crafted, substantial first-person psychological thriller.
Cloudpunk review
This open world cyberpunk adventure is light on gameplay but delivers big, by air and land, with its impressive dystopian backdrop and the stories of those who populate it.
Mazovian Adventure review
This short but charming family-friendly fantasy adventure is a tasty appetizer that's spoiled somewhat by bugs and localization issues.
Mira review
A lack of gameplay and poor translation combine to bring this gorgeous journey through Slavic myth tumbling down to earth.
Weakless review
The gameplay and story are decidedly slight, but the strength of this leisurely fantasy nature walk is in its lovely presentation.
