There are enough good new adventure game titles either in development or already out both 2D, 2 1/2 D and 3D to put to rest the overridden dead horse that Adventure Games is a genre are passe .. Wake up and smell the coffee critics and would be critics
It is alive and well and getting better for the challenges and the tough competition......in the end, a good story makes a great game if done well.
Mozart The Last Secret GameCo
Theseis Track37
Once Upon a Time in Japan Earth Abborado Studios
So Blonde Wizarbox/DTP
and many more....
but i like to say, my opinon may vary from yours and i think the discussions and the variety of thought is very very healthy and great to read