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Unavowed hands-on preview
If our early first-hand look is any indication, the upcoming dark urban fantasy from Wadjet Eye promises to be another incredible adventure.
The Adventures of Bertram Fiddle: Episode 2 – A Bleaker Predicklement review
Though fatal technical issues cast a grim outlook at launch, the now-updated sequel is a bigger and better Victorian Era cartoon mystery romp.
Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill – Remastered flashback review
The ageless Nancy Drew's very first adventure was given a facelift in an enhanced remake, though not all the wrinkles have been smoothed over.
Midvinter review
Fending off trolls in 19th century Sweden isn't much of a chore in this short but beautiful adventure based on Scandinavian folklore.
Memoranda review
This stylish indie adventure looks and sounds great, but the disjointed story and illogical puzzles are utterly forgettable.
Detective Hayseed: Hollywood review
All that glitters is not gold in this promising Tinseltown spoof that deserves a Razzie for its poor localization.
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine review
This anachronistic time-travel adventure is an entertaining comic throwback to the past, in more ways than one.
Goetia review
Steeped in haunting atmosphere, this supernatural mystery is a masterpiece you'll surely want to possess for yourself.
Rusty Lake Hotel review
This offbeat puzzler has a killer premise, but its lack of story and nonsensical puzzles aren't a recipe for success.
Heaven’s Hope review
Falling just a little short of its desired heights, this enjoyable point-and-click angelic adventure does provide a little taste of heaven on earth.
Message Quest review
This unheralded fantasy adventure with stained glass artwork delivers a short but sweet experience for a lazy afternoon.
Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion flashback review
More than a decade after its initial release, the popular teen sleuth's third adventure remains one of her best.
Black Sails: The Ghost Ship review
Deck13's long-missing supernatural mystery reappears, providing a haunting if not particularly horror-filled seafaring adventure.
Sunset review
All's fair in love and war, but reactions will run both warm and cool to Tale of Tales' latest interactive story.
Technobabylon review
Wadjet Eye constructs another fine sci-fi adventure, this time in collaboration with Technocrat Games.
