NightCry review

The spiritual successor to Clock Tower ticks all the right checklist boxes but is cut down by weak production values and story.

PC Aug 17, 2016

Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode One: Realm of Shadows

The first episode pulls its punches somewhat, but gets the series off the ground with a solid stage-setting debut.

Xbox One PS4 PC Mac iPhone iPad Android PS3 Xbox 360 Aug 15, 2016

Rand Miller - Obduction interview

With Cyan's highly anticipated new project just around the corner, we stole a bit of the legendary designer's time to discuss it.

Oculus Rift PC Mac Aug 12, 2016

The Song of Seven: Chapter 1: Overture

A charming fairy tale adventure gets off to a rousing start as both a standalone piece and series introduction.

PC Mac Linux Aug 9, 2016

The Lion’s Song: Episode 1 - Silence

The free first installment of the four-part series about creative inspiration hits most of the right notes, with just a few key exceptions.

PC iPad Android Aug 5, 2016

The Grandfather review

Laden with symbolism, this surreal half-hour exploration of misery is certainly unique but its best ideas are never given the chance to age.

PC Mac Aug 2, 2016

1979 Revolution: Black Friday

Iran's struggle for independence is recounted in cinematic style, though providing just a partial picture with little to actually do.

PC Mac Jul 29, 2016

 

Latest Videos

Thimbleweed Park - Delores trailer

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Aug 17, 2016

Blackwood Crossing - Gamescom 2016 trailer

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Aug 17, 2016

 

Latest Screenshots

Thimbleweed Park
16 screenshots

Silence
33 screenshots

 

Hype-o-Meter™

1

Thimbleweed Park

An all-new old-school adventure by the creators of Maniac Mansion.

2

Obduction

A new adventure from the creators of Myst.

3

Silence

Loose sequel to Daedalic's The Whispered World.

4

State of Mind

5

Unavowed

A dark urban fantasy by Dave Gilbert, creator of the Blackwell series.

6

Syberia 3

A new Kate Walker adventure by Benoît Sokal and Microïds.

7

Detroit: Become Human

A new game from the developers of Heavy Rain.

8

Tacoma

9

Yesterday Origins

10

The Devil’s Men

A 19th century steampunk adventure from Daedalic Entertainment.
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What's New?
17 Aug
New trailer detected in Thimbleweed Park

Video highlights Delores, one of five playable characters in Ron Gilbert's upcoming adventure.

17 Aug
Make way for new Blackwood Crossing trailer

New video footage emerges from gamescom for upcoming 3D adventure.

16 Aug
The Inner World gets second wind with upcoming sequel

Point-and-click sequel subtitled "The Last Wind Monk" announced for 2017.

16 Aug
Silence pierced with new gamescom trailer

Daedalic's fantasy adventure coming to PCs, PS4 and Xbox One later this year.

16 Aug
New trailer, images descend from Yesterday Origins

Launch of Pendulo's prequel/sequel slips slightly to October 13th.

14 Aug
Escape from Pleasure Planet planned for early 2017

Successful Kickstarter funds gay-themed, sci-fi point-and-click adventure.

 



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