Jackal

As a keen cinema-goer and a first-person adventure fan, The Filmmaker’s premise got me reaching for my figurative bucket of popcorn. In the new game from indie creator Chris Brendel (Lifestream, Shady Brook), the protagonist is a stranger who is invited to the première of the latest film by Claude Ferucil. But when you arrive […]

After the death of her husband, Sarah Blake is looking for an escape from her everyday life. A conveniently-placed pamphlet showcasing a relaxing resort at Cliffhouse Bed and Breakfast seems to be the perfect getaway. Not surprisingly in a game called , however, her stay will be far from relaxing, as strange things start to […]

As much as I love , I'm a bit leery when it comes to its so-called “clones” – many of which reproduce the formula without nearly the same quality – so I went into with some trepidation. Fortunately, despite some minor flaws, the intriguing backstory of Russian mind experiments and engaging gameplay in this solitary […]

I've always been amused that the term “adventure game” persists the way it does. Whether solving a murder mystery, exposing ancient conspiracies, or investigating a haunted house, if the gameplay involves solving puzzles to overcome obstacles, the term applies, even if there’s very little similarity to the story genre of the same name. But when […]

While playing the newest Carol Reed adventure, Black Circle, another female sleuth was brought to mind, Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. Miss Marple was a sweet old lady who was content with her knitting, seemingly inconspicuous yet always observant and on top of the mystery at hand. While being a detective was not her profession, Miss […]