Becky Waxman
Staff Bio
Articles by Becky Waxman:
Firmament review
Get ready for an otherworldly journey through spectacular realms with a multitude of brain-teasing challenges.
The Game Maker – A Carol Reed Mystery review
Carol Reed takes on the challenge of a rogue indie developer’s clue-infused videogame in this intricate murder mystery.
Amos Green’s Final Repose review
There's no rest for Carol Reed in her seventeenth Swedish adventure, a compelling new mystery that refuses to pull any emotional punches.
Quarantine Diary review
Not even a pandemic can sideline the intrepid British sleuth from rolling through another entertaining mystery in scenic Sweden.
Old Gods Rising review
The challenge level is low, but this rich exploration adventure reaches impressive heights with its gorgeous environments and clever blend of the real and surreal.
Woven review
Though not a seamless experience, it's easy to cotton to this charming animal adventure in an open fabric world.
Geospots – A Carol Reed Mystery review
The many scenic locales of Sweden are where you'll find one of the very best Carol Reed adventures in the amateur sleuth's fifteenth mystery.
Alternate Jake Hunter: DAEDALUS – The Awakening of Golden Jazz review
This visual novel-styled prequel crafts an intricate mystery that's bogged down somewhat by excessive repetition that impacts its final score.
ZED review
More psychological mystery than Myst-like, this beautifully surreal first-person adventure presents a compelling story of fragmented memories to piece together.
Eastshade review
This gorgeously expansive art-themed adventure takes the genre in a truly impressive direction, becoming one of 2019's early highlights.
The Fall of April review
Carol Reed springs into her her fourteenth Swedish adventure with another intriguing slideshow-style mystery for fans and newcomers alike.
Silent Footsteps review
Treading the familiar path forged by Carol Reed is a solid new photographic detective mystery in Sweden.
XING: The Land Beyond review
Those who can weather the challenge will have the time of their (after)lives in this gorgeous, substantial first-person adventure.
Empathy: Path of Whispers review
This surreal 3D adventure may start to feel repetitive, but is worth seeing through for its relatable characters and thought-provoking story.
Odyssey review
This half-finished scenic island adventure doesn't entirely find the right formula between science-based education and Myst-style entertainment.