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Devil in the Capital review
While a pleasant enough 1950s Iranian murder mystery, the devil is in the details of this rather forgettable adventure.
The Thin Silence review
This minimalist platforming adventure tackles sensitive themes of mental illness, but should leave you feeling pretty good about the experience.
Detroit: Become Human review
Quantic Dream's gorgeously cinematic neo-noir android thriller misfires on the larger story beats but nails the more choice-driven personal moments.
Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode One review
The five-part comic sci-fi series launches with a short but appealing debut, though a few rough edges prevent being completely sucked in just yet.
Dark Train review
This wordless paper-based puzzler provides a beautiful if bewildering steampunk journey though an imaginative dystopia on rails.
Stonewall Penitentiary review
Although trapped inside a dated presentation, this prison-based whodunit provides a compelling psychological mystery.
Orwell: Ignorance Is Strength review
Truth is, the privacy invasion series returns with a short but thought-provoking sociopolitical thriller for our social media age.
MIAZMA or the Devil’s Stone review
The hunt for this long-awaited, fully-localized sequel to Yoomurjak's Ring is over with another charming FMV mystery in Hungary.
Unforeseen Incidents review
Although plagued somewhat by story clichés, this otherwise compelling conspiracy adventure is well worth looking into.
STAY review
Come for the thrilling remote-access mystery, stick around for the challenging puzzles and thought-provoking story that plays out in real time.
The Inpatient review
Our diagnosis: The horror-themed VR pseudo-prequel to Until Dawn is afflicted by both story and gameplay deficiencies.
The Painscreek Killings review
Take special note of this surprisingly complex, unapologetically challenging first-person 3D murder mystery.
Hostil review
Brevity is the real killer of this otherwise intriguing choose-your-own-deathtrap sci-fi adventure.
Karma. Incarnation 1 review
There's a mix of good and bad to live with in this psychedelically beautiful but often nonsensical Amanita-style puzzler.
Earthworms review
This stylish point-and-click adventure provides a gripping mystery, though not everyone will dig its thoroughly surreal nature.
