Adventure (2083 programs)

Pros: Evokes the feel of the Nancy Drew books.. Has multiple difficulty modes.. Has a range of different locations.. Storyline is engaging..

Cons: Replay value is lacking.. May be too simple for older players.. Graphics are not particularly polished.. Very small children might find it too spooky..

Pros: Film noir-style presentation is impressive. Setting, plot and characters are engaging. Benefits from high-quality voice acting. Choice of stealth or forceful approaches.

Cons: Stealth mechanics can be inconsistent. Checkpoint save system is frustrating. No tutorial or explanation of core controls. Controls are occasionally unresponsive.

Pros: Colorful, cartoony graphics. Engaging protagonist. Accessible but varied platforming gameplay. Upbeat, kid-friendly theme.

Cons: Some frustrating puzzles. Grating sidekick characters. Uninspiring soundtrack. Controls sometimes feel loose.

Pros: Has a cute Japanese theme. Like playing a game within a pop-up book. Ages as young as eight can complete the puzzles. Point and click navigation is suitable for children.

Cons: A very short game. Could use a stronger narrative. An adult or advanced version would be good. Cheap graphics passed off as artistic.

Pros: Subtle, atmospheric music. Good variety of puzzles. Easy tutorial and simple interface. Eerie, well-crafted visuals.

Cons: Short play time. Limited replay value. Lack of challenge in some puzzles. Layout can be confusing due to lack of map.

Pros: The first time a Shelter game contained a linear story. Different locations from Shelter 1 & 2. The playable character has new abilities and new senses. Cycle through days and nights as you play.

Cons: Camera controls are sluggish and broken. Mouse sensitivity is slow and buggy. The artistic graphics look like they were lazily designed. Textures and shapes are hard to make out at night.

Pros: Good range of customisation options.. Steampunk theme handled well.. Gameplay easy to pick up.. Thorough tutorial..

Cons: Heavy reliance on in-app purchases.. Sometimes hard to find resources not mined by other players.. Graphics can be cluttered.. Enemy projectiles hard to make out..

Pros: Unique, interesting time travel mechanic. Compelling storytelling keeps things engaging. Includes the complete collection of Life Is Strange episodes. Supports over 100 different gamepads.

Cons: Paid game with extra episodes additional purchases. Each episode gets progressively shorter. Ending is very divisive. Setting and writing are aimed at teenager/young adult market.

Pros: Interesting game plot. Unique art style. Emotionally captivating. Easy game mechanics.

Cons: Monotone. Repetitive music. May be triggering. No mini games.

Pros: Low system requirements. Diverse cast of characters. Simple gameplay. Nice art.

Cons: Prone to lagging. Has a lot of jargon. Very text-heavy. Too many save points.

Pros: Low system requirements. Beautiful music. Amazing pixel graphics. Creepy atmosphere.

Cons: Cinematography can be too dark. Confusing storyline. Mechanics are random. Can’t customize control keys.

Pros: Funny, self-aware dialogue. Gorgeous pixel graphics. Beautiful music. Fluid controls.

Cons: Difficult to distinguish interactive elements on Overworld. Rebinding keys recommended. Not original.

Pros: Use items during cut scenes. Environment design is professional and of a high quality. Solve puzzles that are connected to the story. Slightly alter the narrative on your second play-through.

Cons: Need to buy the next game to see more story. There is no logic to some of the puzzle solutions. Some of the puzzles have bugs. The dreams-have-meaning elements are rather cliche.

Pros: Unique graphics, inspired by pastel colors. Genuine tension and a sense of danger. More freedom than the first Shelter game. Includes the 'Mountains' DLC add-on pack.

Cons: Main game is only a few hours in length. Controls can be overly sensitive at times. Art style can hinder depth perception. Limited incentive for multiple playthroughs.

Pros: Excellent use of voice acting and other audio. Plot is engaging and will keep players entertained. Includes two different difficulty settings. Puzzles and clues provide a genuine challenge.

Cons: Character navigation controls are over-complicated. Puzzles can become a bit too repetitive. May be too difficult for some players. Sub-plots are not as engaging as the main plot.

Pros: Engaging plot, location and horror theme. Gameplay that makes users think and learn. Effective use of voice acting and music. Junior and senior difficulty levels.

Cons: Controls are occasionally cumbersome. Puzzles may be too difficult for some. Gameplay can become a bit too repetitive. Complete lack of multi-player game modes.

Pros: Fun RPG with Penny Arcade style humor. Suitable for both players of first game and newcomers. Includes 2D and 3D custom character creation. Variety of gameplay types.

Cons: Supports importing previous game save files but requires manually copying files. Dialog choices don't matter. Controls are awkward and characters often get stuck. Character creation tool is rather limited.

Pros: Variety of locations. Inventive plot. Stylish visual aesthetic. Engaging characters.

Cons: Vey similar to other hidden object games. Lacks replay value. More experienced adventure gamers may find it simplistic. Gameplay can be repetitive.

Pros: Excellent level design and art style. 'Cultural insights' are educational. Engaging story, with likeable characters. Allows for both single and co-op play.

Cons: Core mechanics become repetitive. Platform elements can be frustrating. Occasional control response issues. Single-player suffers from AI problems.