Adventure Gamers' Scores

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For 1,432 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 20% same as the average critic
  • 41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Sam & Max Episode 204: Chariots of the Dogs
Lowest review score: 20 Mystery Of Rivenhallows
Score distribution:
1455 game reviews
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is very much a mixed bag. Its distinctive art style is marred by a problematic interface. Its massive wealth of interactivity is hindered by a handful of vastly unfair puzzles. Its imaginative setting is dragged down by long, often tedious dialogues. Still, it's a game I'm glad I played, and that's mainly because the underlying story about a girl who's lost her way is so touching.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Siege of Spinner Cay is very good, but doesn't quite make the series great. I continue to enjoy every minute with the TMI episodes, but know that there is stronger comic momentum that can be attained.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mørkredd’s mechanics of staying in the light while shadows abound are engaging and fun, especially with a partner, but a focus on manual dexterity and lack of story and characters won’t appeal to adventure game purists.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The five single-character segments in 400 Days results in fleeting bouts of entertainment that are cut short too early and only tease at the prospect of something more substantial.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, although it definitely suffers for its extremely ill-conceived finale, Alter Ego shows significant improvements on some of the problems that plagued Future Games' previous projects, and in fact is probably the best game the developer has produced to date.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is tough to fulfill six years of expectations and hope, but ultimately I liked and occasionally admired A Vampyre Story—and can't wait to see the improvements that can be made by this developer the second time around.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While seasoned adventure gamers will have surely visited the lost city of Atlantis many times before, and this latest excursion does include a few missteps, if you have the VR hardware to play Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis, you’ll find it worth your time for its fresh take on this age-old story.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Short on challenge but full of moments that can make you laugh or cry, Welcome to Elk is an intense and memorable narrative experience about a group of people dealing with the hardships of life.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The story is charming and witty, the puzzles are a refreshing change from the usual, and the game is appropriate for everyone in the family.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This pop-up book isn’t just for children; if you’re looking for a peaceful interlude to while an afternoon away, check Tengami out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bad Dream: Fever rises above its predecessor due to several design improvements. While staying true to the nightmarish concept and the leaps of logic that entails, the sequel offers more solid footing for those willing to take the plunge into the surreal.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, indie developer Mattis Folkestad has succeeded in creating a memorable little game, perfect for adventure fans to pick up and get lost in for a few hours of risk- and commitment-free escapism that will linger long after it’s over.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although short and fairly easy, Yeli Orog achieves its goal of providing an interesting journey for the senses that melds an appealing real-life location with a surreal exploration of a fictional world.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The unique Mad Libs-style text presentation of Blackbar’s sci-fi social commentary is certainly engaging, but it works better as an innovative reading experience rather than a fully-realized adventure game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As an introduction to Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, then, the game's adventure elements are mostly a conduit for the humor, the bread to the cheese. And yeah, the bread may be a little mediocre in this case, but the cheese can be divine.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town’s mystery fizzles with a rushed ending, but it’s perky and pretty and packed with puzzles and peculiar characters.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The haunting nautical adventure from Deck13 hasn’t benefited at all from its long-delayed localization, but it’s worth a whirl for spooky game enthusiasts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A point-and-click adventure based heavily on history’s greatest tango singer, Tango benefits from excellent production values and a promising story premise, though it turns out to be merely an abbreviated introduction with very little challenge so far.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An intriguing first attempt at a gumshoe adventure modeled on the Carol Reed footprint. First-person mystery fans and Carol devotees should definitely give Silent Footsteps a go.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though its puzzles are not quite as sharp as its predecessors’, We Were Here Forever provides plenty of co-op fun and finally delves into what’s happening in the world.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It sacrifices too much gameplay for narrative at times, and its missed opportunities keep it from greatness, but it's reasonably fun while it lasts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A cast of interesting characters provides the focal point for Quasar, a simple sci-fi adventure that is over all too soon.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I wouldn't say that the gameplay is the high point here. Controlling Eike will be tedious for some and if you weren't a fan of the 3D control in games like "Grim Fandango" or "Gabriel Knight 3," you should steer clear of this one.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although falling short of its full potential, Tokyo Dark tells an intriguing mystery story and nicely integrates elements of both western and eastern cultures, combining point-and-click adventure-style exploration and simple puzzles with visual novel-length conversations and multiple endings, some more satisfying than others.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A few technical issues can’t mar Dragon Audit’s heartwarming fantasy tale of two people from different species and different worlds coming together in humourous and unexpected ways.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it takes a while to find its own identity and the puzzles are all too simple, Guard Duty is a nostalgia-laden charmer that shows nothing but love and respect for the classic point-and-click titles it most resembles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fans of the “conversation and food/drink making” genre – if it is even a genre, since we have only three examples – will appreciate Midnight Ramen. It’s a pleasant way to while away a few hours at a reasonable price, and it does pack an emotional punch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its lack of polish and hard-to-listen-to voiced characters, if you are a fan of pure point-and-click adventures and/or detective mysteries, you will likely enjoy the replayable Falcon City.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though its puzzles are simplistic, Nine Witches: Family Disruption is both an audio-visual retro treat and an amusing supernatural WWII romp that is bound to be a winner for those who can handle a little combat in their adventures.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it doesn't quite match the classics, The Blackwell Legacy has more to offer than just nostalgia. Its appeal will depend on how interesting you find the story.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Essentially five short games in one, Photographs presents a series of dark, disturbing, and above all compelling tales of woe interspersed with their own diverting puzzle minigames ranging from easy to challenging.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A time-bending, physics-based VR puzzler isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea. However, Transpose stands out even within its niche with some truly innovative gameplay mechanics that puzzle fans should definitely check out.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An outstanding simulation game with a remarkably strong narrative spine. Wylde Flowers is not hugely emotionally impactful, but is good fun – though given its genre, expect a bit of grind.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It may not be quite as good as the others, but it's still required gaming for the Layton-obsessed, and a high recommendation for anyone who loves puzzles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    3 Minutes to Midnight’s high production values and vibrant, idiosyncratic world recall the best of classic adventures, but it often goes overboard and requires a steep level of commitment from players to get the most from it, dampening the fun factor.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    However good the game is, it must be said that it is far too short, and the ending is a little rushed. Two days of gameplay is simply not enough for a modern adventure game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This rich exterior masks a rather hollow gameplay with low levels of interactivity. For those who love obscure puzzles, there is much to enjoy. For the rest, be prepared to travel with the hint guide on as a regular companion.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery will blow away any cerebral cobwebs with its onslaught of fun, addictive brain-teasers to solve, even if their difficulty will leave some of the most seasoned puzzle solvers seriously scratching their heads.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game has a clever premise with gameplay to support it, and even though the story falls way short of its promise, players who go into it with the right expectations will find a lot to like here.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, Undercover: Operation Wintersun is well worth playing for fans of traditional adventures.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you cherish piecing together clever, dramatic plot fragments and don’t mind lots of backtracking while rummaging through dimly-lit locales, then you owe it to yourself to play Empathy: Path of Whispers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Like a David Lynch-inspired fever dream, Who’s Lila? refuses to be fit into a box, its bold graphics, creepy story, and peculiar facial expression mechanic making it one of the most unusual adventure games in recent history.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lake Ridden‘s spookiness is slightly undone by its attempts to appeal to horror, puzzle, and drama fans alike, but the end result is still worth the trip.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    3 Cards to Dead Time is a (very) lite word-based adventure that offers a gripping ghost story full of interesting characters. However, its casual nature means it isn't for everyone, and the sequel doesn't quite measure up to the standards of its predecessor.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you've got the machine to run it, and the patience to endure some of its quirks, then this is definitely a game to check out.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although marred by some technical issues at launch, as well as some poorly-implemented action sequences, the charm of this world and pull of its story are enough to make Blacksad: Under The Skin an engaging adaptation of the popular graphic novel series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid addition to the puzzle box/escape room subgenre, Machinika Museum may lack the sleek polish of its more acclaimed inspirations, but it more than makes up for its modest production values with satisfying puzzles and an engaging sci-fi story.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A challenging but fair science fiction adventure, Tardy’s unique look, direct inventory manipulation mechanics, and interesting story and characters easily overshadow a few interface and localization issues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Appropriately, Bunker feels like a time capsule from the ‘90s. Even if the humour doesn’t always hit home, the puzzles may entice you back in(to) the USSR.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though its short play time is almost devoid of challenge and occasionally suffers from pacing issues, Voyage is an enjoyable one- or two-player cinematic side-scrolling experience with an intriguingly cryptic story told through its lovely animated visuals.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Beautiful and bittersweet, When the Past Was Around is a brief but touching point-and-click adventure with simple puzzles that tells a tale of loss and love through gorgeous hand-drawn graphics and elegant, memorable music.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mosaic will be a worthwhile experience for that certain type of gamer who can appreciate style over substance in the service of an artistic statement. Without much in the way of gameplay, it’s more of an experimental atmospheric experience than a traditional piece of interactive entertainment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With an art style as beautiful as the princess you’re aiming to save, Little Briar Rose is a fun but familiar jaunt through a comfortable, old fairy tale.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stonewall Penitentiary offers an interactive thriller of murder and paranoia in an atmospheric setting filled with the tortured ghosts of its past. It looks fairly dated and certainly doesn’t tread any revolutionary new ground, but it succeeds at what it sets out to do: to be a satisfyingly entertaining experience from beginning to end.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though its gameplay strains a bit under the weight of some cumbersome design decisions, Spike Chunsoft’s AI: The Somnium Files nonetheless succeeds in crafting a worthy spiritual successor to the Nonary Games, putting its own compelling spin on the visual novel-styled mystery thriller.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With its 2D cartoon aesthetic, simple point-and-click interface, and challenging puzzles, Deponia is classic old-school adventuring in many ways, making it worth playing even when the storytelling falters.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Not perfect, but still gorgeous and very enjoyable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The emphasis on physics adds a unique dimension to Penumbra: Overture. If you're willing to sacrifice story for atmosphere, it's a decent catch for horror fans, but those looking for point-and-click fare may be turned off by unavoidable action elements.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you have the patience to fully explore the narrative of Where Wind Becomes Quiet, you can’t help but feel emotionally invested in the life of a tormented writer who is trying desperately to remember his past. Just be sure to have a box of tissues handy, as you will certainly need them.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it doesn’t explore its heavy themes as deeply as it could, and the needlessly small environments are overly restrictive, The Almost Gone is an enjoyable isometric puzzle game with an engaging, sensitively explored narrative.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There isn’t much in the way of actual gameplay or player agency, but anyone who enjoys a highly interactive story will certainly want to add Last Stop to their gaming library.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s a bit too relaxed at times, but Carto is full of heart and almost impossibly cute, sending players on a warm, fuzzy journey into the not-so-wild blue yonder to discover what it means to be far from home.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Summer Daze at Hero-U: Tilly’s Tale is an enjoyable game that boasts expert voice-overs, colorfully stylized visuals, and rollicking background melodies, all complemented by a humorous, pun-filled narrative. Fans of Lori and Corey Cole will surely be delighted, but it may be a tougher sell for those new to their previous work.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it lacks much in the way of interesting gameplay, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs boasts hilarious dialogue and dark mysteries to uncover from its wonderfully diverse canine cast, and its ambiguous undertones are proof that not all dogs see things in black and white.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It won’t deliver enough puzzle challenge or story depth to fully satisfy adventure game purists, but for fans of 3D platformers, the beautifully surreal Onirike serves up a pleasant helping of running, jumping, and exploring through dreamlike, Burton-esque worlds.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a funhouse mirror, providing a totally new perspective on a familiar place, but gaze into it once and you won't want to look away.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it wastes most of its narrative potential, for anyone who just wants to play a game chock-full of fun and unusual puzzles while exploring a charming and nostalgia-inducing environment, A Short Tale provides plenty of entertainment for a few hours.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ‘Tis the season to be seriously creeped out and yet equally enthralled by the religious themes and beautiful, imaginative world in Gray Dawn.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Last Christmas boasts well-crafted graphics, music, and voice acting that enhance its bite-sized story. Casual players will have fun, but hardcore players may not feel completely fulfilled.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Krystopia: Nova’s Journey has better puzzle variety and greatly expands on the narrative introduced in the series debut, the ending will once again leave you wondering where things stand.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Paws of Coal is a delight, with charming visuals and an accessible interface that takes only a few hours to complete. The different endings invite playing again. For some gamers, the absence of voice acting and sparse animation may diminish the overall experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It could use more polish and it’s not as expansive as it deserves to be, but KAPIA is a charming, well-paced, nicely designed adventure in a unique postapocalyptic world that just about any point-and-click fan can enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Triomatica Games’ Boxville feels like a return to traditional adventure form with classic pros and cons. It has an exciting world but can create frustration due to its mechanics and puzzle-solving. Impatient players will not appreciate how little the game guides them, but persistent and adaptable gamers will find a challenging and stimulating experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is an unexpectedly sedentary and thoughtful game, and it’s far from bloody awful, if not quite the ripping good yarn it could have been.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Transference is a solid, polished experience that plucks equally at your tension wires and heartstrings. Though it seems to end almost as soon as it has begun, it makes the most of its quick pace with some impressive production values and an intriguingly atmospheric narrative of a troubled family.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Genesis Noir’s gorgeous graphics may be mostly in black and white, but its cosmic journey through Earth’s past is anything but, though at times it’s a little too convoluted to be as ingenious as it could have been.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With enough updates finally addressing the most serious technical problems at launch (though some still remain), the clever second entry is a funny and much more substantial cartoon romp through Victorian London.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ankh falls short of the comic adventure classics of old, but keep your expectations modest and you'll find an engaging little romp that makes ancient Egypt fun again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sassy journalist Sam Peters makes the most of her moment in the sun in this neat little Secret Files spin-off, reclaiming some of the series’ former glory by demystifying an ancient African legend.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's still worth playing, with its usual stellar production values and increasingly bizarre storyline, but this episode again feels like it's primarily laying the groundwork for a spectacular finale.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It may not be very spooky or offer any new ideas, but Ghost of Thornton Hall is quite entertaining if you’re up for sleuthing your way through a haunted southern manor.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its slow start and limited exploration, The Deadly Device provides a good jolt to the franchise with its compelling story and fun puzzles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In spite of some technical hiccups and a half-baked plot, great pacing and puzzle design make Veritas an easy recommendation for veterans of the puzzle-adventure genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a little more challenge and visual polish, this could have been a truly great adventure, but instead settles for being another solid supernatural mystery.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Repella Fella is entertaining, with well-designed graphics, music, and voice acting that create an exciting storyline. Casual players will find it provides an amusing experience, but hardcore players may find the limited interactivity unsatisfying.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, Beyond Reasonable Doom is a fitting finish to a strange but enjoyable trilogy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is another spooky island adventure, and while there are aspects to be enjoyed, it ends up feeling a bit too much like its predecessor.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Short and sweet, The Search’s slideshow-style adventuring isn’t particularly challenging on the puzzle front but may leave you contemplating your own creativity after the experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
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    Été features an unconventional and innovative approach to painting, offering a unique and engaging gameplay experience. However, it eventually falls short in delivering a compelling narrative, which could have further enhanced the overall experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Offering the same abundance of barely-integrated gameplay as its predecessors but with new protagonists and smaller cases, the gorgeous Layton's Mystery Journey is ideal for puzzle fans on the go, though at times it sacrifices quality for quantity.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tipping Point is an odd game with a handful of frustrations, but there are enough positive aspects to justify its almost negligible price of iPad admission.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Murder by Numbers combines the unlikely trio of maths, melodrama and murder in a stylishly animated equation that is somewhat unbalanced by its repetitive Picross puzzles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The idea behind The Pillar works when done well, as we’ve seen before, but a bit more substance is needed to make both the beautiful world and its gameplay click better here. As it stands, it must settle for being a decent, if imperfect, puzzler.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Better than "Dracula Resurrection" and worth picking up. However, it falls short of greatness.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What A Painter’s Tale lacks in cohesive presentation and substantial gameplay, it more than makes up for with a memorable story of a lovely little town facing enforced relocation. Plus, you can even learn a little bit of real-life history from it.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Da Vinci Code is a decent modern adventure that gets bogged down by some ill-conceived design choices and technical weaknesses. There's fun to be had here, but you'll have to fight your way through the problems to reach it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The CSI games have become better in recent outings, but ultimately this title feels a lot like treading water, and in some respects, a small regression from the last game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game box touts 20+ hours of gameplay; for their target audience of preteen girls, I am sure this is true, but experienced gamers will finish it in significantly less time. Aside from that though, this game was still very enjoyable to play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It requires a great deal of patience and perseverance, but those who enjoy exploring and can embrace the nonsensical and peculiar should appreciate the surreal charms of Strange Telephone and its journey into the unknown.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    My Memory of Us cleverly tackles dark subject matter with a heavy boost from its beautiful production values, but falls short when it comes to offering consistently engaging gameplay.

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