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Detective Pikachu review
This 3DS exclusive catches lightning in a bottle with a charming mix of Pokémon and lighthearted mystery adventure.
Mage’s Initiation: Reign of the Elements review
Himalaya's long-awaited genre hybrid may water down its RPG elements, but in most respects it's a tower of strength as an adventure.
Torn review
While not particularly deep, this VR-exclusive, physics-based scavenger hunt is a rip-roaring good time while it lasts.
A Month of Movies: February 2019 releases video preview
Gamewalker's latest trailer compilation shines a light on next month's forecast adventure games.
The Council review
An ambitious attempt to assemble a compelling historical mystery with narrative RPG elements ultimately loses its way after an initially promising start.
Pavilion: Chapter 1 review
This beautiful isometric adventure debut is an engaging fourth-person puzzler that covers over a number of notable technical issues.
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.
Life Is Strange 2: Episode 1 – Roads review
The second full season hits the ground running with an immersive first episode featuring a whole new cast, story, and branching narrative possibilities.
Moon Castle review
This Myst-style adventure offers a serious challenge, though it'll leave even the most ardent puzzle fan howling at the many technical issues.
Here They Lie review
This PlayStation horror exclusive is rich in disturbing atmosphere, but honestly there's very little gameplay or comprehensible story resting deep within it.
Nelson and the Magic Cauldron review
Though it could use more seasoning, this traditional indie adventure brews up a pleasant little inventory-laden, point-and-click experience.
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk review
The visual novel series from Japan is back with a new mystery anthology, but even the pretense of gameplay is found lacking this time around.
Lupus in Fabula review
This charmingly quirky side-scrolling puzzler blends Flemish Renaissance, time displacement, fantastical monsters and more for an enjoyable bite-sized adventure experience.
Beyond the Sky review
This delightful fairy tale adventure will win you over with its storybook-style charm and help overcome any fear of challenging logic puzzles.
The Red Strings Club review
It sets a low bar for interactivity, but this dialogue-heavy cyberpunk sim serves up an intriguing narrative experience.