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Just rediscovered the itch for adventure games! Was hoping to get some reco’s from you guys (thanks in advance).

All time favorites are grim fandango, the walking dead, the dig and machinarium.  Just played gemini rue and liked the story but the rest felt a little “meh” I really havent played much more than that other than old school lucasarts games.  i put a premium on compelling story/ atmosphere and rewarding puzzles.

Where should I start? Longest journey? Gabriel knight?  Thanks guys!

those two have both, so they are a great start. also you might check this list: http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18643

if you liked gemini rue’s story and you don’t mind the retro looks, try Resonance. Far superior in gameplay and puzzles imo. I’ll also recommend Discworld Noir cause I find it similar to Lucas Arts titles like Grim Fandango (also cause it’s awesome )
If you narrow down your preferences, maybe you’ll get a clearer recommendation.

I agree with the suggestions. TLJ is a good place to start and you can never go wrong with the GK series.

I’m a little jealous. I wish I could experience all those games for the first time again.

Thanks guys for all the recommendations! I think what I didn’t like about Gemini rue was the lack of variety to the environment, felt like the same bland background/music and it grew a bit tiresome.  What I loved about Grim and machinarium was the incredible scenery and soundtrack making even fetch quests (grim) entertaining. 

Anyways i think I’ll start with TLJ and work to Gabriel knight and disc world.  Thanks again!