Countdown to Midnight in Salem

June 17, 2019

We’ve been preparing for the upcoming release by replaying a Nancy Drew game each week, and creating video tributes that illustrate the words of wisdom and lessons learned in our favorite mystery games.

Review: The Council (All Episodes)

March 22, 2019

Ambition can be a great way to differentiate a new game from predecessors in the same genre. However, some constraint is still required, and in this case, ambition may have caused the game’s failure.

Review - The First Tree

February 21, 2019

Overall, The First Tree does have a compelling story (even if you don't care for the storyteller). It's a beautifully packaged narrative experience, perfect for a snowy afternoon at home.

Review: Life is Strange 2 - Ep. 2

February 8, 2019

The episode is slower than the first in terms of action, but continues to meet DONTNOD’s high standard for exploration and narrative/character development.

Review: Life is Strange 2 - Ep. 1

October 4, 2018

Buckle up. This game is already hella political. And it’s gorgeous and quirky and everything we wanted from another Life is Strange game.

Review: Detective Gallo

September 20, 2018

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Review: Darkside Detective

September 6, 2018

This little point-and-click adventure is extremely entertaining, especially if you're a fan of the genre and appreciate this game's cheesy and self-referential humor.

Review: The Council, Episode 3 - Ripples

August 9, 2018

Now that Episode 3 has been released, let’s check back in on The Council. The puzzles are challenging, the conversation RPG mechanics are well-balanced and engaging, but there are still technical issues and the game DOES rely on memory. So if you’re interested in the game but don’t retain names for months between episodes, it may be worth waiting until all the episodes are available.

Case 004: A Study in Nancy Drew

July 7, 2018

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the first Nancy Drew adventure game, here is more than you ever needed to know about the games, and a quiz to help you find your next (or first) Nancy Drew game.