Adventure (2113 programs)

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: 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: 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: 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.

Pros: Stylish graphics. Gameplay easy to grasp. Levels filled with imaginative touches. Appropriate for all ages.

Cons: Somewhat redundant if you own the original Badland. Significant trial and error involves. Controls are fiddly to learn. Graphics sometimes too dark to see easily.

Pros: High quality narrative, graphics and sound design. Full audio remaster and added developer's commentary. Deep, engaging mystery that draws players in. Runs on machines with modest specs.

Cons: Non-hardcore fans who played the original won't find much appeal. Very little gameplay. Game is cheaper on other platforms. Little to no replay value.

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: Engaging plot, based on a real novel. Two different difficulty settings. Cast of interesting, developed characters. Excellent voice acting and other audio.

Cons: Puzzles may be too challenging for some. Shorter than other games in the genre. Gameplay can become slightly repetitive. No ability to skip lengthy dialogue.

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: Engaging story. Intricate multi-character puzzles. Excellent graphic design. Lots of dialogue.

Cons: Very difficult second playthrough. Mediocre voice acting. Some pixel hunts. Some tonal whiplash.

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 game. Puzzles aren’t too taxing. Charming characters. Available in multiple languages.

Cons: Gameplay is a bit too short. Kids may have a hard time deciphering the plot. Clichéd ending. Too easy for veterans of the genre.

Pros: Excellent, atmospheric setting. Hidden object sections are well crafted. Includes 50 different locations. Collector's Edition includes a bonus chapter.

Cons: Plot elements are fairly limited. Linear gameplay limits re-playability. Back-tracking sections can be frustrating. Some hidden object scenes are re-used.

Pros: Interesting, fairytale-based storyline. Accessible to new and returning players. Makes effective use of puzzles and collectibles. Artwork is aesthetically pleasing.

Cons: Story runs out of steam in the second half. No back-tracking means collectibles are miss-able. Alchemy mechanic is disappointing. Bears no relation to events of the first game.

Pros: Transition from 2D to 3D is tactfully done. Offers plenty of fan service lovers of the comic. The power attacks add depth to the fighting. 3 out of 10 jokes are laugh-out-loud funny.

Cons: The overall story is unfinished. Marketed as a horror despite not being scary. Mysteries are too easy because the answers are overly telegraphed. Comedy is too esoteric for non Penny Arcade fans.

Pros: Appealing graphics. Interesting storyline. Characters are well-developed. Challenging puzzles.

Cons: Puzzles can be repetitive. Gameplay sometimes hard to work out. Lacks replay value. Very slow-paced.

Pros: Storyline makes inventive use of fairy tales. Graphics are polished. Features a variety of locations. A good range of minigames.

Cons: 12+ rating bars younger fairy tale fans. Gameplay essentially the same as many other hidden object titles. Certain puzzles can be repetitive. Lacks replay value.