Puzzle (1250 programs)
Pros: Spooky, atmospheric graphics. Simple, easy-to-use interface. Accessible, low-difficulty puzzles. Appropriately haunting soundtrack.
Cons: Frequent backtracking is frustrating. Simple, predictable storyline. Hint system is buggy. Plot items respawn in puzzles.
Pros: A simple and clean interface. An unlimited number of puzzles. Printing options are available. Puzzles can be uploaded from other sources.
Cons: No developer support is present. Few customization options. No support for 32.bit processors. Older operating systems may encounter problems.
Pros: Wide variety across drawing, trivia, writing, rhythm, and hidden-role games. Accessible phone-as-controller setup.
Cons: Not every title resonates equally across groups. Rhythm and typing challenges can discourage casual players.
Pros: Simple gameplay. Removed monotonous anomalies. The footage is less tightly packed. Great horror overtones.
Cons: Harder to spot anomalies. Less scary than its predecessors. Reporting UI takes too much space. Black and white footage makes the game visually darker.
Pros: Original concept. Teaches you a bit of DOS and UNIX. Absorbing.
Cons: Some bad language. Puzzles can be very hard. Hard to resume later if you don't take notes.
Pros: Five different chapters. More than two dozen puzzles. 25 different locations. Free trial available.
Cons: No online version available. Takes up a lot of space. The storyline is rather weak. Feels a little generic.
Pros: Detailed graphics. Relaxing sound effects. Numerous levels to choose from. The plot progresses as the player advances.
Cons: 98.3 megabytes is a significant amount of memory. Gameplay can become repetitive over time. Older operating systems can encounter problems. Not suitable for 32-bit processors.
Pros: Detailed, atmospheric visuals capture the essence of fictional Bitterford. This edition has features that offer further insight into the game. Many hidden object scenes, puzzles and collectables to enjoy. The psychic character Cassandra Williams is played by actress Lea Thompson.
Cons: Large download size for a free game. Quite difficult if you're not using the walkthrough. Only compatible with the best mobile devices. Forgettable in comparison with better titles in the genre.