Firewatch tells a tragic story of loss-- of both the unavoidable and cowardly varieties. Firewatch shines in its writing, character development, and soundtrack. However, the frequent bugs, clumsy implementation of limited mechanics and dissatisfying conclusion can make this story-- though certainly worthwhile and mostly well-told-- a difficult one in which to immerse yourself.
Read MoreReview: The Wolf Among Us
The Wolf Among Us is one of Telltale's player choice games and combines classic fairy tales with a gritty noir atmosphere, and the result is extremely well-executed. This game combines a compelling story with a lovely stylized world and plenty of lore in which to immerse yourself.
Read MoreReview: Magpie Murders
Magpie Murders is Anthony Horowitz's latest novel, a marvelous construction of a whodunnit within a whodunnit. The framing narrative is that of an editor reviewing a new manuscript, which serves as the second narrative. With this architecture, the reader gets to consume both a mystery set in modern London and a classic '50s whodunnit in the style of Agatha Christie.
Read MoreReview: Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Ep. 1
Before the Storm is Deck Nine's prequel to Dontnod's Life is Strange. It's hard enough to make a satisfying follow-up to a game as loved as Life is Strange, let alone with a new developer and a new engine. However, Deck Nine seems to have succeeded in doing just that.
Read MoreReview: Life is Strange
Life is Strange is a story-driven choice-based mystery adventure game and one of the best games I have ever played. Okay, it's not flawless, but it warrants more than a 4.5 and I've already committed to this 5 point scale, so here we are.
Read MoreReview: Night in the Woods
Good lord. This game. Where do I start? This game is adorable. And hilarious. And will haunt you. #pornlogbros4ever
Read MoreCase 001: The Mystery of the Mystery Genre
When people ask me what I like to read, I say mysteries... but it's really more complicated than that, isn't it?
Read MoreReview: Kona
Kona is the first in what will be a series of four games by Canadian developer Parabole. This installment takes place in the Canadian wilderness in the 1970s, and combines the genres of mystery and survival-- yes, you read that right.
Read MoreReview: Blackwood Crossing
Credit where credit is due. Blackwood Crossing is an ambitious game. It tells a heartbreaking story in a very abstract and minimalist way. Unfortunately, the mechanics make experiencing this story tedious.
Read MoreReview: Oxenfree
Oxenfree is a beautiful and relentlessly eerie game. Enriched by a unique art style, fantastic soundtrack, and well-executed audio-visual effects this is an engaging, story-driven supernatural/horror/mystery/thriller/adventure game you won't want to miss.
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