Richard Hoover
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Murder Mystery Machine review
Blazing Griffin geared up for Hercule Poirot: The First Cases with this leaner, more demanding but similarly deduction-driven investigation.
Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases review
This original deduction-driven investigation from the famed Belgian detective's early career is sure to be a not-so-guilty pleasure for mystery fans.
Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III review
Detalion's series revival is a visual delight, but enjoyment is regularly opposed by a confusing story, cumbersome interface and poor puzzles.
Detective from the Crypt review
This supernatural point-and-click adventure is beautifully atmospheric, but no substantial investigative gameplay ever really materializes.
Operation: Tango review
It takes two to enjoy this slick asymmetrical co-op spy thriller, which is sneaky fun while it lasts, especially when you're forced to hustle.
Cloudpunk: City of Ghosts review
This sequel-sized DLC expansion delivers both a little more and a little less of what made the original open-world sci-fi adventure so impressive.
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood review
What a big review we have of this lovely fairy tale adventure, all the better to fill you in on this charming Groundhog Day-style reimagining of The Wizard of Oz.
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins review
Though the limited use of the license is enough to make you weep, this found phone investigation is otherwise another rock-solid adventure from the creators of SIMULACRA.
Paradise Lost review
There's little gameplay but plenty of compelling atmosphere to be found this alternate-history exploratory adventure set within a grand underground Nazi installation.
Mørkredd review
Though this atmospheric physics puzzler centered around light and shadow can be enjoyed solo, it shines brightest when played with a partner in two-player co-op.
Alien Function review
The Sir Typhil fantasy series goes to space, where it works surprisingly well in this enjoyable point-and-click romp that's suitable for newcomers and existing fans alike.
Dragon Audit review
Added all up, this character- and relationship-driven fantasy adventure more than accounts for a few rough edges along the way.
Henry Mosse and the Wormhole Conspiracy review
This stylish point-and-click adventure delivers just the right elements for many hours of intergalactic puzzling fun.
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.
