Latest Reviews
Silt
For such an eerie black-and-white world, SILT is a surprisingly paint-by-numbers affair. It’s perfectly playable, but there are few moments of wonder in this undersea adventure, making it a fair bit shallower than it looks.
Lord Winklebottom Investigates is an unapologetically eccentric love letter to cosy crime, Englishness, and tea. The mystery may be more comic than complex, but its world is a delightful spot to visit for a little while.
New Tales from the Borderlands has great production values that really pull you into this unique universe, yet the humour falls flat and the characters aren't at all compelling this time around, unable to cover up what’s lacking in actual gameplay, feeling more like an animated movie than a game.
A rip-roaring mystery epic that lingers with you long after it’s over, The Case of the Golden Idol is probably the best combination of murder mysteries and Mad Libs one could ever hope for.
Immortality
While it’s hindered slightly by some questionable game design and content choices, Immortality is an otherwise impressive achievement in filmmaking and gaming with a thought-provoking and chilling story that will leave you thinking about it long after it’s over.
As Dusk Falls
The narrative impact weakens as the game goes on, but As Dusk Falls flows smoothly and gives your choices real importance, making it highly replayable and easy to recommend.
Lucy Dreaming
Lucy Dreaming is so good that if it had been presented as a lost Schafer/Gilbert/Grossman collaboration from ’95 that was excavated and polished off for a quarter-century-late release, I’d half-believe it.
Ex-KGB spies, a centuries-old magical artifact, a unique Lithuanian setting, and character customization that goes beyond just the cosmetic all make for a satisfying outing in the beautifully rendered Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is too pleasant to be much of a horror game, bogged down for too long with excessive narration and hand-holding, but those who stick with it will enjoy the challenging and chilling final act.
Lost in Play
It’s easy to lose yourself in Lost in Play, whose abundant charm is sure to spark your childlike sense of wonder, making this a treat for adventurers of any age.
Eternal Threads is an empowering yet equally unsettling voyeuristic adventure. It can be overwhelming trying to keep track of all the loose threads of time you’re able to weave, but even at its most challenging moments, it’s never less than a deeply immersive, character-driven time travel mystery.
Although only very loosely connected to Hitchcock’s thriller, Vertigo is a solid entry in the puzzle-lite interactive fiction category that adheres nicely to the style of the Master of Suspense himself.
