K R Parkinson has been a gamer his entire life, and became a dedicated adventure game fan after discovering Riddle of the Sphinx at CompUSA in the summer of 2002.
When not gaming, he can be found writing, reading, and reading about writing, and occasionally, programming.
Contact: krp[at]galvanicspiral.com
If I had to choose one word to describe , it would be “ambitious.” That might sound… well, paradoxical for such a deliberately retro title, but right from the get-go the game shows off its many strengths, including a gripping story, a fun variety of clever puzzles, and immersive 2D graphics. During its 6-7 hour […]
There are few adventure games as polarizing as Cyan Worlds’ 1993 classic point-and-click adventure game, . On one hand, there are those who champion its groundbreaking focus on lush, hand-crafted environments, uniquely evocative atmosphere, and challenging puzzles. On the other hand, ’s detractors heap scorn upon its slideshow-style presentation and lack of clear objectives as […]