Gumshoe Rabbi
Shivah shows that as far as adventure games are concerned, a well-written story will always trump graphical power. …
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I’m a sucker for cute robots
From the makers of the Flash games Samorost 1 and 2, comes Machinarium. It’s a full-length adventure game featuring a robot who’s trying to save his girlfriend and his city from a robot gang of bullies. …
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From Claymation to Pixelation
Wallace and Gromit are a British stop-motion clay duo who have starred in numerous film shorts, a full length feature film, a few video games, and who have quite a following. Without spending too much time describing them, they are very funny, and if you haven’t seen their films, I highly recommend that you do. Their comedic style is very light and highly accessible. …
Continue readingHolding Pattern
Between work and moving I haven’t really had time to play games, let alone write about them. Things have settled down a little and I hope to have a post up next week. Now that I’m free to play video games again I’ve been sinking a few hours Assassin’s Creed. …
Continue readingSamorost: How a Flash game should be done
Samorost 1 and 2 are adventure Flash games designed by Amanita Design, a Czech independent game developer. They follow a space man of sorts who lives on a mossy asteroid. …
Continue readingWant A Challenge?
Anyone who follows video game news already knows about Braid or at least has heard of it. The game has been one of the most acclaimed indie hits in recent years and for good reason. I came to the party a bit late –the game has been out for a while – but I can’t resist joining in on the praise. …
Continue readingSimply Hilarious
Get this game. It’s free. Go get it right now. …
Continue readingTiny Robots Who Can’t Love
Nanobots is a puzzle/point-and-click adventure game where you control six tiny robots. …
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All is not well in the Emerald City
When I first heard about the adventure game, Emerald City Confidential I was intrigued. …
Continue readingDon’t Go Into The Woods
It has been a while since I’ve played a game that made me feel feelings. The Path is a highly unusual game that isn’t for everyone. It’s not to be played but experienced. …
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