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EssentialsK R Parkinson has been a gamer his entire life, and became a dedicated adventure game fan after discovering Riddle of the Sphinx at CompUSA in the summer of 2002.
When not gaming, he can be found writing, reading, and reading about writing, and occasionally, programming.
He has two sites for you to check out:
His general site/blog at GalvanicSpiral.com
and his writing blog at WriteFullCircle.com
Articles by K R Parkinson:
Ahnayro: The Dream World review
This surreal research-based adventure has a hazy story but is a dream come true for puzzle lovers.
Four Last Things review
Joe Richardson's collage-based absurdist Renaissance adventure is funny, clever and – we must confess – a thoroughly guilty pleasure.
Burly Men at Sea review
This charming Scandinavian folktale may be lite on gameplay but offers a surprisingly hefty choose-your-own-adventure experience.
The Black Watchmen: Mother Russia (DLC) review
Though more limited in scope and puzzle types, this mini-campaign delivers a tighter story focus than its full-season predecessors.
Pan-Pan review
This story-lite isometric indie adventure cooks up a tasty dish of exploration and puzzle-solving in a charming alien world.
The Bunker review
The entirely live-action FMV thriller has plenty of twists and turns, but never rises above a barely-interactive film experience.
The Grandfather review
Laden with symbolism, this surreal half-hour exploration of misery is certainly unique but its best ideas are never given the chance to age.
Wanda: A Beautiful Apocalypse review
The end of the world is just the beginning for robot survivors in this lovely indie adventure with a surprising amount of heart.
The Black Watchmen: Season 2 - Enduring Conflict review
An improved second iteration of the paranormal thriller captures the essence of alternate reality gaming and never lets go.
Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded review
The 1998 screwball comedy adventure from Russia gets all dolled up for its Western debut, but is flagged for a few too many design breakdowns.
A Short Tale review
Although story and characters are given short-shrift, this escape-the-room adventure toys with charming puzzles and nostalgia-inducing fun.
The Black Watchmen review
The truth is right here: there are puzzles and paranormal phenomena aplenty in this substantial alternate reality game.
Shades of Black review
Carol Reed's eleventh mystery tries something a little novel, but its lacklustre story overshadows its brighter moments.
Subject 13 review
Puzzle lovers are in luck with Paul Cuisset's new sci-fi adventure, but will rarely be put to a serious test.
Tormentum: Dark Sorrow review
The art style provides a visual feast, but a casual approach hurts this macabre adventure somewhat.
