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Calling review
This haunting Wii adventure will ring a few bells for Japanese horror fans, but all too often loses its way in the dark.
Theresia review
This DS throwback to the graphic/text horrors of old has a story worth uncovering, but it’s trapped beneath some punishing gameplay design.
Black Mirror II hands-on archived preview
A playable preview version of this highly anticipated sequel offered a chance to reflect on what we’ve seen so far.
Simon the Sorcerer 5: Who’d Even Want Contact? review
More "cosmic" than comic adventure, the fifth installment doesn't recapture the magic of the originals, but it can be a fun ride.
Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child review
Our three-part look at this casual adventure pioneer series reveals both promise and problems that will snap you back to a sobering reality.
Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze review
Our three-part look at this casual adventure pioneer series reveals both promise and problems that will snap you back to a sobering reality.
Dream Chronicles review
Our three-part look at this casual adventure pioneer series reveals both promise and problems that will snap you back to a sobering reality.
The Christmas Quest trilogy returns!
From AG to you, it just wouldn't be Christmas without the three-game quest for the best adventure ever.
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove review
The hybrid design blows hot and cold at times, but it’s easy to be content with this wintry casual adventure.
Hidden Expedition: Devil’s Triangle review
The latest Hidden Expedition charts a welcome new course into casual adventure territory, with just a little turbulence along the way.
Avenue Flo review
Adventure comes to Dinertown in this charming casual title, though you'll likely dash through it with relative ease.
Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion review
The popular casual game series gets a new chapter on the Nintendo DS, but sometimes loses its way among all the clutter.
Nancy Drew Dossier: Resorting to Danger review
Far from bombing, Nancy Drew and casual adventuring continue to be a match made in heaven... or at least a luxury spa.
Casual adventuring: hidden object retail round-up
Seek the names Hardy Boys, Cate West, Mortimer Beckett, and Samantha Swift, and store shelves are now where you'll find them.
The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks hands-on archived preview
The teen sleuths are ready to embark on their first handheld adventure, and this sneak peek should grease the rails.
