Adventure (2113 programs)

Pros: Includes multiple beloved characters.. Kids can create their own princess.. Captures the feel of the Disney cartoons.. Gameplay simple enough for kids to understand..

Cons: Of limited appeal to older players.. The character designs look slightly odd in 3D.. Settings are sometimes sparse.. Customisation options fairly limited..

Pros: Menacing, atmospheric soundtrack. Evocative castle setting. Eerie, haunting story told through journals and flashbacks. Excellent use of light and shadow.

Cons: Relatively short main campaign. Little real challenge in most puzzles. Voice acting sometimes lacks tension. Limited replay value.

Pros: Unique mindscape locations with weird, memorable images. Effective voice acting enhances characters. Simple control interface. Unique and interesting variant on traditional puzzle game themes.

Cons: Jumbled, confusing plotline. Hit and miss selection of minigames. Simplistic, caricatured characters. Limited replay value.

Pros: Easy to play. Intuitive dress-up items. Different colors and styles available for customization. Pretty forest background.

Cons: Not much of strategizing involved. May not appeal to adults. Aimless wandering. Could have added some educational elements.

Pros: Exciting gameplay. Multiple missions. Interesting puzzles. For both advanced and novice gamers.

Cons: Functionality issues. Graphics look a bit archaic. Requires a 64-bit computer. App support could be better.

Pros: Unique story. Sparkling humor. Several mini games. Good musical accompaniment.

Cons: Graphics are blurry. Too much dialogue. Entails excessive reading. Boring, at times.

Pros: Excellent graphics. Solid remake. Fun story and characters. Solid language support.

Cons: Limited language voicing. Misses a few story beats. Some characters get little screentime. Few difficulty options.

Pros: Impressive graphics, environments and artwork. Engaging and challenging puzzles to solve. Interesting storyline and Ancient Egyptian theme. Multiple difficulty levels help to make it accessible.

Cons: Weaker voice acting than in other Nancy Drew games. May be too puzzle-intensive for some players. Some sections do not offer very clear directions. Might be too challenging for less experienced gamers.

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: Family-friendly.. Captures the spirit of the Nancy Drew books.. A range of locations.. Engaging storyline..

Cons: Lacks replay value.. Character animation is somewhat stiff.. May be too simplistic for older players.. Puzzles can be repetitive..

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: 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: Easy to play. Realistic graphics. Atmospheric music. Nice field of view.

Cons: Slow-paced. Controls could be better. Sensitivity needs to improve. No multiplayer option.

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: 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: 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: 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.