Merlina McGovern Staff Bio

When I’m not copy editing high-tech research (yes, that’s about as exciting as it sounds) or relaxing with my wonderful family, I love whiling away a rainy afternoon playing adventure games (the spookier, the better). Now that my daughter is a toddler and possessed with an all-consuming desire to rearrange Tupperware and pots and pans, my life has essentially become one big adventure game. Let’s see, what combination of items will best soothe a crying baby? Hm…there’s a Curious George here, but he’s missing his hat. And, the logical place for that hat would be, ah ha, right here inside the sauce pot under the counter. Click hat on monkey, click monkey with hat on baby, and voila . . . happy baby!

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Articles by Merlina McGovern:

Year Walk review

This haunting, surreal journey is a short but intriguing step in the right direction for iOS adventures.

iPhone iPad 4 | Apr 10, 2013

Reality Show: Fatal Shot review

This lite but entertaining murder mystery from ERS helps bridge the gap between casual and full-fledged adventures.

PC Mac Casual 0 | Mar 11, 2013

Twilight Phenomena: The Lodgers of House 13 review

This surreal lite adventure is beautifully designed, but the story is a head-scratcher and puzzle lovers are out of luck.

PC Mac Casual 5 | Jan 23, 2013

The Cat Lady review

The claws come out in this grisly but brilliant independent adventure that will toy with your emotions in a profound way.

PC 18 | Dec 12, 2012

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device review

Nancy's 27th adventure starts out fairly static, but soon amps up to become another compelling mystery.

PC Mac 2 | Dec 5, 2012

Gothic Fiction: Dark Saga review

This eerie lite adventure is so lushly designed it never really has a chance to grow on you.

PC Mac Casual 4 | Nov 19, 2012

Anna’s Quest: Vol. 1 - Winfriede’s Tower review

This charmingly offbeat fairytale trilogy kicks off with plenty to wrap your mind around.

PC 11 | Nov 5, 2012

Azada: In Libro review

Despite its paper-thin story, it's worth booking passage to Azada for its beautiful worlds and plethora of puzzles,

PC Mac Casual 0 | Aug 8, 2012

Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel review

You may not want to check into the abandoned titular motel, but you'll definitely want to check out this haunting (and hidden object-free) lite adventure.

PC Casual 9 | Jul 9, 2012

Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen review

Nancy's 26th adventure unearths plenty of ancient Egyptian intrigue, but it starts to unravel due to its increasingly aged presentation.

PC Mac 1 | May 28, 2012

Amber’s Blood review

The eighth Carol Reed mystery has a modest presentation, but spins a bloody good yarn full of twists and turns.

PC 0 | Mar 5, 2012

The Shine of a Star review

This Samorost-style lite adventure sometimes twinkles with surreal charm, but it falls short of shining in its perpetual darkness.

PC 1 | Feb 20, 2012

Cardboard Castle review

It's easy to be drawn into this creative cardboard fantasy world, but its flimsy story and repetitive puzzles aren't all they're cut out to be.

PC iPhone iPad 0 | Jan 30, 2012

Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes review

Nancy's 25th PC adventure should spark plenty of interest, as her dreams of a welcome homecoming disappear in an entertaining puff of smoke.

PC Mac 4 | Nov 25, 2011

Drawn: Trail of Shadows review

Plenty of highlights shine in this artsy, shadowy prequel, as the third Drawn installment is another short but sweet casual excursion.

PC Mac 2 | Nov 1, 2011

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