Adventure game articles

has unexpectedly become one of the biggest franchises of 2024, despite almost six years having passed since the last game. It’s the result of getting a shiny new remaster, reminding gamers of the intricate level design and precise mechanics that made the series so loved in the late 1990s. These games have plenty of the […]

As a prominent figure in the world of adventure gaming, Mat Van Rhoon has been a driving force behind the most recent offerings in the critically acclaimed series. His expertise and creativity have left a significant mark on the genre. Now, branching out with the establishment of Terabbit Studios, Van Rhoon is set to embark […]

Today, we’re thrilled to have Richard Moss with us, a distinguished figure in the world of gaming documentaries and literature. Richard is currently working as the writer and director of the upcoming docuseries TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming, a comprehensive exploration of the horror genre in gaming. His contributions to the field extend beyond […]

Adventure games are unquestionably a big deal all around. It’s long been the case that cinematic adventures have been popular, especially since Telltale Games first appeared and began sweeping up licenses for massive franchises. However, the traditional point-and-click style of games spent years in the wilderness, Grim Fandango’s commercially underwhelming release in 1998 marking the […]

It has been a fantastic year for adventure gamers. Believe it or not (okay, we believe it), 2023 delivered over 250 new adventures, which makes selecting the best of the best in every category quite a challenge. Many thanks to the hard-working, creative developers who have brought us hundreds of games to experience, savor, perplex, […]

The upcoming A Void Hope is a compelling addition to the sci-fi adventure-platformer genre, offering a blend of mystery and intrigue set against a backdrop of engaging pixel art and eerie music. The game starts with players taking on the role of Gilda (and later on her partner Keegan), as she navigates the city that’s […]

It’s that time of year when adventure game enthusiasts gather (virtually) to vote for the best adventures released within the past twelve months. With 269 new eligible games issued in 2023, it will be an honor and an agreeable privilege to help select the winners of the annual Aggie Awards Every game released last year […]

First weekend in November, 2023 and AdventureX rolled round again. For the second year in a row, the convention took place at the Stockwell Street Building of the University of Greenwich. A global crowd of adventure gamers gathered to experience two days of talks by various luminaries of the genre. The fun even went beyond […]

Following in the wake of and , the upcoming will continue the comedic, classic antics of its predecessors. Developer Dave Seaman writes below about the many decisions that sparked the creation of the vivid, stylized locales in this third entry in the series. Background graphics have always been a vital component of adventure games, taking […]

Sarah Kipling once again ushers adventure gamers into a fascinating exploration and comparison of adventure game environments and their matching, real-life domains. This series of articles was originally posted on Sarah’s website. Throughout the pandemic, one international location in particular haunted my imagination: South Germany. While locked down, I took advantage of my daily exercise […]