Underground Reviews
You'll notice that our reviews of free independently created games carry no scores. It would be unfair to comparatively review labors of love with dramatically varying levels of production values, team sizes, ambition and experience. But we can give you a pretty good idea what to expect after you've downloaded any of these freeware games. Here's our full archive of Underground reviews.
Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy!
Whoa! This pirate-themed freeware adventure may be for the birds, but players will uncover a hidden treasure buried within.
by Luke Jensen - July 19, 2008
Whoa! This pirate-themed freeware adventure may be for the birds, but players will uncover a hidden treasure buried within.
by Luke Jensen - July 19, 2008
Emily Enough: Imprisoned
There's plenty of reason to be psyched about this killer dark comedy that will leave you wanting more.
by Steve Brown - May 6, 2008
There's plenty of reason to be psyched about this killer dark comedy that will leave you wanting more.
by Steve Brown - May 6, 2008
Quiero Morir (I Want To Die)
Misery may love company, but there are plenty of other reasons why this intriguing sci-fi adventure is one you might be dying to play.
by Cameron Urquhart - April 4, 2008
Misery may love company, but there are plenty of other reasons why this intriguing sci-fi adventure is one you might be dying to play.
by Cameron Urquhart - April 4, 2008
Prodigal
This horror-themed AGS adventure gets a little lost in the woods at times, but may just develop a cult following.
by Steve Brown - January 7, 2008
This horror-themed AGS adventure gets a little lost in the woods at times, but may just develop a cult following.
by Steve Brown - January 7, 2008
Fate By Numbers
A noir-inspired FMV Underground adventure? The odds are against it, but it all adds up to a promising new adventure.
by Luke Jensen - December 18, 2007
A noir-inspired FMV Underground adventure? The odds are against it, but it all adds up to a promising new adventure.
by Luke Jensen - December 18, 2007
A Tale of Two Kingdoms
A medieval "whosoever-doneth-it" provides the backdrop for Crystal Shard's impressive fantasy adventure.
by Andrew MacCormack - November 12, 2007
A medieval "whosoever-doneth-it" provides the backdrop for Crystal Shard's impressive fantasy adventure.
by Andrew MacCormack - November 12, 2007
The Farm: Episode One
Underground fans should be feasting their eyes on this surreal adventure set in a fat camp.
by Stuart Young - October 17, 2007
Underground fans should be feasting their eyes on this surreal adventure set in a fat camp.
by Stuart Young - October 17, 2007
What Linus Bruckman Sees When His Eyes Are Closed
Creative ideas and innovative design help separate Linus Bruckman's halves from the have-nots.
by Gunnar Harboe - July 11, 2007
Creative ideas and innovative design help separate Linus Bruckman's halves from the have-nots.
by Gunnar Harboe - July 11, 2007
Reactor 09
This AGS adventure may not quite reach critical mass, but it should leave you with a warm glow afterwards.
by Andrew MacCormack - June 9, 2007
This AGS adventure may not quite reach critical mass, but it should leave you with a warm glow afterwards.
by Andrew MacCormack - June 9, 2007
Knightsquire
This short-but-sweet fantasy adventure shows itself worthy of gobblin' up an hour of your time.
by Luke Jensen - April 12, 2007
This short-but-sweet fantasy adventure shows itself worthy of gobblin' up an hour of your time.
by Luke Jensen - April 12, 2007
Trilby's Notes
Horror fans should take a shining to Yahtzee's latest adventure.
by Gunnar Harboe - December 12, 2006
Horror fans should take a shining to Yahtzee's latest adventure.
by Gunnar Harboe - December 12, 2006
The Oracle
The all-seeing, all-knowing verdict is in on this impressive first-person title.
by Luke Jensen - September 14, 2006
The all-seeing, all-knowing verdict is in on this impressive first-person title.
by Luke Jensen - September 14, 2006
Ben Jordan Case 5: Land of the Rising Dead
The paranormal investigator is off to Japan in the fifth episode of the popular series.
by Andrew MacCormack - August 1, 2006
The paranormal investigator is off to Japan in the fifth episode of the popular series.
by Andrew MacCormack - August 1, 2006
The Winter Rose
The Winter Rose takes amusing aim at fantasy adventure and comes close to hitting the bull's-eye.
by Berian Williams - May 4, 2006
The Winter Rose takes amusing aim at fantasy adventure and comes close to hitting the bull's-eye.
by Berian Williams - May 4, 2006
Frasse and the Peas of Kejick
The first offering from Trumgottist Entertainment delivers double the pleasure.
by Luke Jensen - April 19, 2006
The first offering from Trumgottist Entertainment delivers double the pleasure.
by Luke Jensen - April 19, 2006
Spooks
There's plenty of humour but not many hues in this fun little debut title.
by Andrew MacCormack - April 5, 2006
There's plenty of humour but not many hues in this fun little debut title.
by Andrew MacCormack - April 5, 2006
Just Another Point n Click Adventure
This unheralded comic AGS game isn't just any point n click adventure. It's a darn good one.
by Berian Williams - February 5, 2006
This unheralded comic AGS game isn't just any point n click adventure. It's a darn good one.
by Berian Williams - February 5, 2006
Jessica Plunkenstein and the Düsseldorf Conspiracy
Behind the bizarre title is an even quirkier game filled with offbeat humour and adventuring goodness.
by Joe Blessing - October 3, 2005
Behind the bizarre title is an even quirkier game filled with offbeat humour and adventuring goodness.
by Joe Blessing - October 3, 2005
The Goat in the Grey Fedora
Nick Bounty, the internet's Flashiest detective, returns for a second successful mystery adventure.
by Berian Williams - September 9, 2005
Nick Bounty, the internet's Flashiest detective, returns for a second successful mystery adventure.
by Berian Williams - September 9, 2005
the white chamber
Horror adventure meets anime in this surprising debut title from Studio Trophis.
by Robert Lacey - August 20, 2005
Horror adventure meets anime in this surprising debut title from Studio Trophis.
by Robert Lacey - August 20, 2005
Five Magical Amulets
Evan looks for amulets and discovers a gem in this classic fairy tale for all ages.
by Evan Dickens - August 1, 2005
Evan looks for amulets and discovers a gem in this classic fairy tale for all ages.
by Evan Dickens - August 1, 2005
Robotragedy
Berian finds an endearing little debut title hiding behind some unfortunate translation issues.
by Berian Williams - July 16, 2005
Berian finds an endearing little debut title hiding behind some unfortunate translation issues.
by Berian Williams - July 16, 2005
The Dead City
Joe shines some light on this dark and disturbing first-person adventure.
by Joe Blessing - April 3, 2005
Joe shines some light on this dark and disturbing first-person adventure.
by Joe Blessing - April 3, 2005
Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator - Case 4
Ben Jordan faces The Horror, but the latest episode proves to be a pleasure.
by Berian Williams - March 21, 2005
Ben Jordan faces The Horror, but the latest episode proves to be a pleasure.
by Berian Williams - March 21, 2005
Enclosure
Who says AGI games can't still be fun? Yahtzee shows us there's still life in the old engine after all.
by Ben - March 6, 2005
Who says AGI games can't still be fun? Yahtzee shows us there's still life in the old engine after all.
by Ben - March 6, 2005
Grr! Bearly Sane
Joe makes his Underground debut by going on a rampage, and worries us all with how much fun he has.
by Joe Blessing - January 16, 2005
Joe makes his Underground debut by going on a rampage, and worries us all with how much fun he has.
by Joe Blessing - January 16, 2005
Apprentice II
The fine folks at Herculean Effort have taken their acclaimed 2003 game and made an even better sequel.
by Berian Williams - December 1, 2004
The fine folks at Herculean Effort have taken their acclaimed 2003 game and made an even better sequel.
by Berian Williams - December 1, 2004
Two of a Kind
An all-star crew of Underground designers comes together to create one of the better amateur adventures of the year.
by Berian Williams - November 19, 2004
An all-star crew of Underground designers comes together to create one of the better amateur adventures of the year.
by Berian Williams - November 19, 2004
Brain Hotel
Berian reviews the second Flash-based adventure from Pinhead Games.
by Berian Williams - October 21, 2004
Berian reviews the second Flash-based adventure from Pinhead Games.
by Berian Williams - October 21, 2004
7 Days a Skeptic
The legendary Yahtzee returns with a follow-up to one of his most popular amateur adventures.
by Robert Lacey - September 16, 2004
The legendary Yahtzee returns with a follow-up to one of his most popular amateur adventures.
by Robert Lacey - September 16, 2004
Cirque De Zale
This suprisingly wonderful underground game is LucasArts-esque, both in style and quality.
by Berian Williams - August 19, 2004
This suprisingly wonderful underground game is LucasArts-esque, both in style and quality.
by Berian Williams - August 19, 2004
No-Action Jackson
Berian Williams reviews a classic new underground adventure game.
by Berian Williams - July 1, 2004
Berian Williams reviews a classic new underground adventure game.
by Berian Williams - July 1, 2004
Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator
Dave takes a closer look at this new short and sweet Underground adventure.
by Dave Gilbert - June 23, 2004
Dave takes a closer look at this new short and sweet Underground adventure.
by Dave Gilbert - June 23, 2004
A Case of the Crabs
A look at this noir-influenced private eye adventure, which is fully playable in a web browser.
by Evan Dickens - April 20, 2004
A look at this noir-influenced private eye adventure, which is fully playable in a web browser.
by Evan Dickens - April 20, 2004
King's Quest 1 VGA
A look back at Tierra's much-beloved first Sierra adventure remake.
by Eivind Hagerup - January 29, 2004
A look back at Tierra's much-beloved first Sierra adventure remake.
by Eivind Hagerup - January 29, 2004
Perils of Poom
New writer Berian Williams takes a closer look at one of the best Underground adventures of 2003.
by Berian Williams - January 19, 2004
New writer Berian Williams takes a closer look at one of the best Underground adventures of 2003.
by Berian Williams - January 19, 2004
Nick It & Run
Is it a lost adventure by LucasArts? No, it's Al Gurbish in "Nick it and Run!"
by Dave Gilbert - January 8, 2004
Is it a lost adventure by LucasArts? No, it's Al Gurbish in "Nick it and Run!"
by Dave Gilbert - January 8, 2004
5 Days a Stranger
Dave reviews this atmospheric new amateur adventure game from the author of Rob Blanc.
by Dave Gilbert - October 13, 2003
Dave reviews this atmospheric new amateur adventure game from the author of Rob Blanc.
by Dave Gilbert - October 13, 2003
Keptosh: The Search for Junc
Please welcome our new Underground Co-Editor! Dave Gilbert reviews this unique amateur adventure.
by Dave Gilbert - September 11, 2003
Please welcome our new Underground Co-Editor! Dave Gilbert reviews this unique amateur adventure.
by Dave Gilbert - September 11, 2003
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