Katie Smith Staff Bio

My first video game was a 50 cent copy of “Ages of Myst” that I bought at a yard sale sometime before 2008. Now I love video games, including adventure and turn-based strategy.

My favorite type of adventure games is horror, like the Dark Fall games. I have a wonderful husband named Louie.

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Articles by Katie Smith:

Anna - Extended Edition review

The puzzles are much more logical in the new, improved version, but the still-vague story and now-dangerous supernatural encounters may yet drive you insane.

PC 0 | May 13, 2013

Haunting at Cliffhouse review

This casual puzzler offers up a pleasant locale for an overnight getaway, but its story and characters fail to really register.

PC Casual 4 | Feb 18, 2013

J.U.L.I.A. review

There's nothing artificial about this genuinely intelligent sci-fi adventure, which cleverly blends a host of varied gameplay elements into one unique whole.

PC 25 | Mar 2, 2012

Relics: Dark Hours review

The haunted high school mystery earns a passing grade for its FMV implementation, but fails to deliver in most other ways.

PC iPad 0 | Dec 7, 2011

Tales from the Dragon Mountain: The Strix review

The new fantasy adventure from Cateia had lofty potential but settles for a shallow casual experience.

PC Mac iPhone iPad 0 | Aug 10, 2011

Knights in Shining Armor: Our King’s Tale - Episode One review

This short and extremely limited fantasy series debut shows plenty of chinks in its armor.

PC 2 | Nov 22, 2010

Bracken Tor - Matt Clark interview

With his second supernatural mystery fast approaching, we fought tooth and claw for a chance to sit down with the man behind the moor.

PC 4 | Nov 3, 2010

The Silver Lining: Episode 1: What is Decreed Must Be review

The clouds covering the long-awaited King’s Quest fan sequel finally disperse, though the adventure is really only just beginning.

PC Freeware 6 | Jul 26, 2010

Green Moon review

This inventory-laden adventure to the moon has a certain magic charm, though its story lacks much in the way of gravity.

PC 0 | Mar 25, 2010

STATIC: Investigator Training review

This independent ghost hunting adventure seeks signals from the afterlife, but misses the mark with too much frequency.

PC 1 | Dec 28, 2009

Jonathan Boakes interview

With a new Dark Fall just ahead in his bright future, the acclaimed indie developer discusses his steady rise from The Displacement in a photo-filled bonanza.

PC 13 | Jul 3, 2009

Downfall review

This stylish indie adventure is high in shock value, but a few rough gameplay edges can be a bloody pain.

PC 9 | Jun 18, 2009

Mental Repairs, Inc. review

Can't make up your mind what freeware adventure to try next? This review should fix that problem.

PC Freeware 10 | Apr 20, 2009