Best rated Adventure Games page 233
Below you'll find an overview of Adventure Games that have received a very high rating based on our reviews, the list is sorted based on highest rated Adventure Game first combined with recency of the review we've done. Be sure to also check-out our Top 100 Adventure Games of all time, as well as the winners of the Adventure Game Awards (Aggies) that we hold on a yearly cadence.
Penumbra: Requiem (2008)
Makes an entertaining addendum to Penumbra; just don’t expect it to be as good as, or even similar to, the previous games.
Outcry (2008)
Wasting its fascinating premise with overblown pretension, Outcry is beautiful to look at and listen to, but only for fans of puzzle-driven games.
Insecticide (0)
Insecticide is a refreshing mix of gameplay elements, but the action sequences really drag the experience down. And splitting a short full game into two halves just isn’t cricket.
Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul’s Revenge (1987)
Despite plenty of opportunities for frustration, there’s enough humor and clever design to make it worth soldiering through the rough patches. As 1/6th of the bargain-priced 2006 Space Quest Collection, there’s no excuse not to play it.
Lost: Via Domus (2008)
If as much effort had been put into the “game” part as to the atmosphere and set dressing, we might have a new classic on our hands, but instead the lackluster and dull gameplay make Lost: Via Domus a title for fans of the show only.
AGON: The Lost Sword of Toledo (2008)
The first full-length AGON episode is a decent puzzle adventure, but The Lost Sword of Toledo won't be eliciting shouts of "olé!" from anyone but existing fans of the series.
Diamonds in the Rough (2008)
Diamonds in the Rough is based on an interesting premise, but its generally dull implementation prevents it from realizing its potential. Indie fans may find it worth a look, but others may want to think twice.
The Experiment (2008)
A terrific way to spend 6 hours but a mediocre way to spend 15. The interface is a strong first step towards a new way of playing adventure games, but only the most patient of gamers will be inclined to endure the game’s other flaws and see it through to the end.
Heart of China (1991)
Heart of China is both entertaining and genuinely replayable, but its clichéd trappings and a number of design quirks prevent it from being truly great.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure (2007)
While not spectacular as a game in and of itself, the gameplay innovations it presents to the adventure genre might make it worth a try.
Touch Detective 2½ (2007)
If you're a DS owner and you like adventure games, you might enjoy this one, in spite of its flaws. It's not horribly offensive, it's just not as good as it could be.
Quest for Glory III: Wages of War (1992)
Certainly not a bad game, but there are few notable positive aspects, making Wages of War the weakest game in the series.
Cleopatra: Riddle of the Tomb (2007)
If you’re in the mood for a light and unintimidating adventure to fill your ancient Egypt whim, give Cleopatra a whirl. Anyone looking for a little more substance will need to keep looking.
