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E3 2017 round-up preview
E3 had more adventure surprises within reach this year, and we there to observe a wonderfully diverse selection.
Full Throttle Remastered review
The Tim Schafer biker adventure still sputters when the action heats up, but benefits from new detailing on an already classic model.
Escape from Pleasure Planet review
This sci-fi adventure tastefully introduces its LGBTQ-friendly message, but its thin story and hodgepodge of frustrating minigames cause a world of hurt.
Corpse Party review
The revived Japanese port is bigger and gorier than ever, though more an old-school visual novel than interactive adventure.
Milkmaid of the Milky Way review
You may want to skim through its rhyming text presentation, but this sweet little indie sci-fi adventure is sure to leave a pleasant aftertaste.
Root Letter review
The Sony exclusive visual novel-adventure has a compelling mystery premise but can't quite deliver on its narrative potential.
The Last Guardian review
The spiritual successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus is a oft-soaring, deeply moving action-adventure about friendship and trust.
Zero Time Dilemma review
The Zero Escape finale offers more of the same enjoyable visual novel adventuring but includes some perplexing design decisions for the worse.
The Detail review
The three-part interactive crime thriller is rich in style and urban grit, but the devil is in the lack of story details and gameplay.
The Eyes of Ara review
This Myst-style puzzler set in an ancient, abandoned castle will keep you captive with its many devious challenges.
1979 Revolution: Black Friday review
Iran's struggle for independence is recounted in cinematic style, though providing just a partial picture with little to actually do.
Tick’s Tales: Up All Knight review
Though a very small game, this family-friendly fantasy adventure should scratch a light nostalgia itch for genre fans.
E3 2016 round-up
Patrolling the floors of E3 put us in an adventuring state of mind for Syberia, Sherlock, Yesterday Origins, Phoenix Wright and more.
Kathy Rain review
A refreshing new heroine makes a splash in an excellent debut, a very personal journey barely dampened by a few minor issues.
