Elise Favis
Another Lost Phone tells an interesting story in an inventive way, but its characters are forgettable
The puzzles are entertaining and exploring the neighborhood is a joy, but these moments are brought down by repetition
The wilderness is satisfyingly unforgiving. The world is fun to explore, but story mode offers a lackluster narrative
Tacoma tells a gripping story about mortality and relationships that makes it a worthwhile experience
Dream Daddy is a fun and surprisingly wholesome game about not just dating, but also the highs and lows of parenthood
Although more unsettling than outright terrifying, Perception brings some novel ideas to the horror genre
Aside from a few highlights, Syberia 3 is frustrating with a simplistic story that never captured my attention
Outlast 2 successfully builds on the foundations of the original, leaning more toward captivating, mind-bending horror
Thimbleweed Park is endlessly entertaining, with clever humor and several references to classic adventure games
Natural, clever dialogue is the most compelling aspect, mixing black humor, charm, and profound observations
Though it has an intriguing premise, Memoranda is held back by its obtuse puzzle design and vague storyline
The open world is filled with oddball pedestrians to spy on, and both main and side missions offer plenty of enjoyment with variety that the previous game lacked
Wayward Sky is a whimsical universe, where its charm almost makes up for its overly simple gameplay
With a captivating overarching storyline that has both new and familiar characters, Spirit of Justice keeps you on the edge of your seat
While searching and scanning for items remains tedious, the conversations with the holograms are the highlights
With stellar use of humor and brain-teasing puzzles, this adventure game provides plenty of fun (and many laughs)