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Beneath a Steel Sky - Remastered | review

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:10 -0800

This mobile port of the sci-fi classic hits almost all the right buttons, though little has changed from the PC original.

Alter Ego to get dual-platform release in 2010 | news

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:41:47 -0800

There's some two-part news today out of Germany, which seems only fitting for a game called Alter Ego. German publisher bitComposer has announced that it will be releasing the latest adventure by Future Games in the first quarter of 2010, on Nintendo Wii as well as PC. Referred to by the developers as the "successor" to Black Mirror, the new horror-themed mystery sends players...

Alter Ego | screenshot gallery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:37 -0800

New screenshots of Alter Ego were posted today.

Phoenix Wright set to rise on WiiWare in 2010 | news

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:22:12 -0800

One of the most highly acclaimed DS adventure series is ready to take an all-new platform by storm next year, as Capcom has announced ports of the first three Ace Attorney games, to be released through WiiWare over the first half of 2010. The popular anime courtroom series stars young defense lawyer Phoenix Wright, who must pull out all the stops to defeat a host of ruthless prosecutors...

Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle | review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:12:19 -0800

The latest Hidden Expedition charts a welcome new course into casual adventure territory, with just a little turbulence along the way.

Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove | screenshot gallery

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:53:44 -0800

New screenshots of Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove were posted today.

New video, first screenshots collected for Dire Grove | news

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:59:56 -0800

Last week Big Fish served up a little tease of its upcoming Mystery Case Files adventure, but today offers a much bigger taste, with the first screenshots, a lengthy new trailer, and release details for not one but two versions of Dire Grove. The sixth installment in the popular casual game series, and the second...

Trailer assembles first live images of Coven | news

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:38 -0800

Weve known about Coven for quite some time, but could only wonder what it would look like until today. At last, the creators of Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches have released the first screenshots and a trailer for their upcoming game. The trailer gives some historical insight to the mystery of the game, introducing the foreboding location of Castle Avon and the Welsh harbour...

Coven | screenshot gallery

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:41:39 -0800

New screenshots of Coven were posted today.

Casebook: Episode III - Snake in the Grass | review

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:45:06 -0800

The third episode proves well worth investigating for the best story yet, though the gameplay slips back to its simpler roots.

Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok seeks utopia in upcoming adventure | news

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:54:20 -0800

Fans of solitary, puzzle-centric adventures can finally prepare themselves for a little bit of utopia next year, as a small European studio called Wax Lyrical Games has announced production on its debut title, Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok. Wittard sends players into a small indoor city called 'The Utopia'. A "pleasure dome" designed by the eccentric architect Baron Wittard,...

Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok | screenshot gallery

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:49:09 -0800

New screenshots of Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok were posted today.

Casebook: Episode III springs from hiding, ready for download | news

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:03:43 -0800

It took a little longer than expected, but the third episode of the acclaimed Casebook series has finally arrived, as independent New Zealand developer Areo Games today released Snake in the Grass for online purchase and download. The third case for Detective James Burton (and the player as the silent partner) sees Burton confronted by an old nemesis. When a murder occurs in...

Phantasmagoria | review

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:39 -0800

Roberta Williams' controversial horror is disturbingly dark in tone but dangerously light on gameplay.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper | screenshot gallery

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:26:26 -0800

New screenshots of Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper were posted today.

Mamba Games and dtp partnering for all-star lineup next year | news

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:18:22 -0800

With so many tantalizing adventures released in Germany these days, the question for English-speaking gamers always becomes: when for us? Today, Mamba Games and dtp have unveiled an all-star lineup of new adventures slated for English release in 2010. Topping the list is Jane Jensen's Gray Matter, but the rest of the lineup is a further who's who in the genre. Also expected some time...

Demo takes shape ahead of Carol Reed's Black Circle | news

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:28:52 -0800

With the release of the sixth Carol Reed mystery approaching fast, MDNA Games has now released a playable demo of Black Circle. Her latest adventure sees the amateur detective tackling another murder mystery in Sweden. This time, her neighbour recounts a story of a dead body he discovered that somehow disappeared while he left to fetch the police. The police don't believe the elderly...

Avenue Flo | review

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:37:56 -0800

Adventure comes to Dinertown in this charming casual title, though you'll likely dash through it with relative ease.

Lost Horizon | screenshot gallery

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:10 -0800

New screenshots of Lost Horizon were posted today.

First teaser looking bright for Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove | news

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:52:20 -0800

With last year's Return to Ravenhearst, Big Fish Games moved its popular Mystery Case Files hidden object game series noticeably into the more traditional adventure realm. With the latest installment, Dire Grove, the series seems poised to make the next leap, as hinted in the game's teaser released today.

Nicolas Eymerich, Inquisitor to make grand adventure debut next year | news

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:10:51 -0800

Adventure gamers have run into a Grand Inquisitor before, but unlike the days of Zork, this time players will become one themselves in Nicolas Eymerich, Inquisitor: The Plague, a new Italian adventure now in production. The medieval adventure co-created by Koala Games and Imagimotion casts players in the dual roles of Nicolas Eymerich and his partner, friar Jacinto Corona....

Nicolas Eymerich, Inquisitor: The Plague | screenshot gallery

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:04:13 -0800

New screenshots of Nicolas Eymerich, Inquisitor: The Plague were posted today.

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 4 - The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood | review

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800

The penultimate tale makes a strong case for itself with bold story twists, but a few key issues might raise some objections.

Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon | review

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52:31 -0800

Though wandering adrift through much of the game, the third voyage with Roger still leaves players feeling jolly.

3 Cards to Dead Time | screenshot gallery

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:29:32 -0800

New screenshots of 3 Cards to Dead Time were posted today.

The Void | feature

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:09:39 -0800

This genre-defying title has plenty of colorful ideas, but the story and gameplay pale in comparison.

Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion | review

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:01:33 -0800

The popular casual game series gets a new chapter on the Nintendo DS, but sometimes loses its way among all the clutter.

Scribblenauts | feature

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

This unique DS puzzler shoots for the stars with its emergent gameplay, though it's not always as fun as you'd imagine.

Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion | screenshot gallery

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:42:40 -0700

New screenshots of Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion were posted today.

Mystic Movie | blog

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:19:41 -0700

Movies and games have never been happy companions. Somehow the two mediums just dont get on and experiments in cross-breeding have rarely panned out. As an afficionado of the truly awful, I own some fine examples of unsuccessful attempts. Movies made from games rarely work, with only the tiniest slivers of original game story surviving. Doom turned its solo horror into a multi-marine...

E3 2009: Day 2 Wrap-Up | blog

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:38:59 -0700

Almost inconceivably, Day 2 at E3 was bigger and crazier than Day 1. It was open for more hours, there were more people attending, I got more swag, I saw many more adventure games, and I even represented Adventure Gamers in a human interest piece for Slate Magazine. In every way imaginable, today was all about more.

E3 2009: Day 1 Wrap-Up | blog

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:50:16 -0700

Its time once again for the Electronic Entertainment Expo, known to its friends and admirers as E3. Just those two little digits can send a video game enthusiasts heart aflutter....

Control Freak | blog

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:08:13 -0700

A recurring theme in the forums is control systems. Which is your favourite? What do you think of this new game's setup? Isn't point-and-click an antique that should be consigned to history? For me, all of these questions miss two vital aspects of player character control that are both more important than the mere mechanics. The first is that the control method should be easy to use. This goes some...

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube | blog

Wed, 06 May 2009 03:22:40 -0700

We've just introduced some new ways for readers to stay up-to-date with Adventure Gamers. Firstly, we are now firmly on the Twitter bandwagon! If you are an existing Twitter user and wish to receive links and responses to the latest adventure game news, you can now follow us. Our Twitter name is, appropriately, @AdventureGamers. Facebook...

A world of little hopes for the genre | blog

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:15:47 -0700

Since I finished my three-part sky is kinda falling blog series a while back, weve mourned a major publisher going bankrupt, witnessed the high-priced Wii and DS launch of Broken Sword Directors Cut,...

When one Sierra door closes, a new Gateway opens | blog

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:11:28 -0700

It was 1997. On a sunny afternoon, near the end of the summer, two seemingly unrelated things happened in my house that, in hindsight, proved instead to be indivisibly connected. First, after a sleepless night, I finally finished A Gabriel Knight Mystery: The Beast Within. Secondly, convinced by a friend of his, my father subscribed to our first extremely slow internet connection. Lets...

Broken Sword looking sharper than ever | blog

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:48:05 -0800

When it comes to adventure game ports to consoles, many struggle to make the transition from the PC format without some sacrifice in quality. Recent adventure games for the Nintendo Wii have fared better in this respect in particular the Sam & Max and Strong Bad series suiting the console and its remote point system well but for every decent release, there have always been...

Troubling adventure forecast: the last Wii storm cloud | blog

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:36:42 -0800

Whats that expression about bad things coming in threes? Following the two dangers detailed in my previous blogs, that means theres still one more ominous storm cloud hanging over the genre. Thank goodness for small mercies, as this last one is probably the least threatening of the three. On the other hand, its perhaps the most disappointing. Todays threat to the health of adventure games:...

Casual invasion: Concealing hidden dangers | blog

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:21:03 -0800

Note: This article's subtitle has been changed from "Killing a genre softy" to avoid any potential confusion. The original phrase was purely facetious, and was never meant to be taken literally. The threat is real, but any adventure fan knows the genre will never die! And certainly not if Adventure Gamers has anything to say about it.