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- Posted by Jess Beebe on 20 May 2012.
BotaniculaWhile some critics may argue that computer games do not qualify as art, to claim that Amanita Design's Botanicula is not a work of art is in many respects an insult to the game's creator. This is because Botanicula is truly a visual and aural marvel, replete with the same mysterious and surreal feel that is the trademark of the developer's work. The game begins in a strange, ethereal world where… |
- Posted by Matt Barton on 11 May 2012.
Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost QueenNancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen is the 26th game in the long-running Nancy Drew series of point-and-click adventure games from Her Interactive. This time, the sassy detective has been sent to Egypt to investigate an archaeology expedition gone horribly wrong. Are the problems at the dig site just accidents, evidence of a curse, or some troubles that are even more nefarious? All in all, Nancy… |
- Posted by Mervyn Graham on 01 May 2012.
Barrow HillBarrow Hill (also known as Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle) is a horror mystery adventure game created by Matt Clark, an independent game developer from Cornwall, United Kingdom. This is the first game developed by Clark under Shadow Tor Studios of which he is also the founder. For Barrow Hill, Clark has chosen to borrow the history of Cornwall—an area that has been steeped in real life… |
- Posted by Matt Barton on 22 April 2012.
J.U.L.I.A.J.U.L.I.A. is a sci-fi adventure game developed by indie development studio CBE (formerly known as Cardboard Box Entertainment) from Czechoslovakia. The game features a good story, memorable characters, great looking cut scenes, wonderful music, and plenty of puzzles. All in all, it is a solid game that will likely please most fans of adventure games. The game's story focuses on a trio of… |
- Posted by Mervyn Graham on 15 April 2012.
The Sacred RingsThe Sacred Rings (also known as Aura 2: The Sacred Rings) is an adventure game developed by Streko-Graphics based in Vancouver, Canada. The game is the second title of a planned trilogy for the series that includes Aura: Fate of the Ages and Aura 3: Catharsis. I am unapologetic in saying that I have thoroughly enjoyed playing such a deeply absorbing game. Having said this, I am emphatic in… |