Erik Parkin
Staff BioArticles by Erik Parkin:
Loretta review
Trapped in a horrifying scenario, a heroine’s troubled attempts to break free are disrupted by slapdash mini-games.
Dreams in the Witch House review
A masterly and compelling rendering of H.P. Lovecraft's horror universe.
GrandMa Badass review
Join a spunky heroine with an attitude in this classic-style, humorous adventure.
Wayward Strand review
Enticing hand-drawn graphics and outstanding voice-overs bring this emotionally engaging narrative to life.
The Castle review
This beguiling tribute to the LucasArts classics is loaded with charming characters and amusing, zany puzzles.
Betrayal At Club Low review
Explore impressive 3D environments and use your skills to complete missions and challenges in this hybrid RPG/adventure game.
Nine Noir Lives review
This feline detective saga burnishes its Noir themes with a brilliant narrative and glints of humor.
Plot of the Druid review
The charming and challenging introduction to a new adventure series featuring colorfully stylized locales, deft animation, and enchanting tales.
Lucy Dreaming review
Find what is true and what is real in this whimsically enigmatic world of dreams.
Unusual Findings review
Celebrate the past with an entertaining, classic-style adventure that skillfully evokes that ‘80s ambiance.
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow review
With its mix of well-written storytelling, captivating graphics, and chilling music, this game is sure to send a shiver down your spine.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack review
Drawing inspiration from celebrated classics, this alluring point-and-click adventure creates a charming path between the past, present, and future.
The Silent Sky Part 1 review
An adventure game with great potential, which is hindered by two timed puzzles and a confusing menu.
Born Punk review
A cyberpunk thriller with humor and suspense that has a great story, interesting characters, and a fully realized world in which to become enveloped.
Freud’s Bones review
This fascinating, innovative analysis of the contributions of Sigmund Freud transcends any constraints from the setting and gameplay.