The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2023 page 14
Best Adventure of 2023: STASIS: BONE TOTEM
STASIS: BONE TOTEM is a masterpiece that rightly deserves the Aggie Award for Best Adventure of 2023. It's a thrilling combination of deep storytelling, atmospheric world-building, and challenging puzzles, set in a hauntingly beautiful yet eerie universe. The narrative, rich with dark and macabre elements, engrosses players in the story of the O’Bannons and their unsettling discoveries surrounded by desolate ocean tides. With its impressive graphic design, inventive gameplay, and the unique addition of Moses, the robotic teddy bear, STASIS: BONE TOTEM arfully pushes the boundaries of the adventure genre. It not only captivates with its visual and narrative depth but also deftly and logically tests players' problem-solving skills, making it 2023's outstanding adventure game.
Readers’ Choice: American Arcadia
American Arcadia, is the Readers' Choice for Best Adventure of 2023. Its cutting-edge fusion of platforming and hacking elements is a fresh and engaging undertaking, set against the backdrop of a dystopian hyper-reality. The game excels in its storytelling, with the character of Trevor Hills leading a compelling narrative that explores themes of harrowing manipulation and personal freedom. American Arcadia captivates players with its diverse challenges, unusual world, and thought-provoking story. This game delivers an exceptional adventure experience, and sets a new standard for narrative depth and gameplay innovation.
Runners-Up:
The Will of Arthur Flabbington
Even exceedingly enjoyable experiences eventually end, and so we approach the final moments of the 2023 Aggie Awards.
Again, we express our heartfelt appreciation for the time, energy, and imagination developers have devoted throughout the complicated process of creating this past year’s adventure games. Many thanks also to everyone who participated in our reader poll, and we gratefully acknowledge our invaluable Patreon backers.
2024 is off to a rousing start, and we look forward to all the new adventures yet to be released. Felicitations to all our fellow gamers and may we meet again on distant, puzzle-strewn shores.
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