Gareth Brading's Reviews
Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders is nicely paced and atmospheric German point-and-click.
Neyyah is unabashed in its core objective of presenting an experience which hews as closely as possible to iconic titles like Myst and especially Riven.
Luto is an M.R. James ghost story in video game form; creepy, unsettling, gorgeous.
Adventure game fans should absolutely not miss what The Drifter has to offer.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster modernizes the visuals, but leaves the gameplay of this classic title unaltered.
Date Everything! is silly, lighthearted and full of joie de vivre. Miss this date at your peril.
For those who loved Still Wakes the Deep, Siren’s Rest is an appropriately thrilling epilogue.
So far, The Alters is the most compelling and intriguing game I’ve played this year.
If you have children or are a child at heart, to a T is a heartwarming adventure with plenty of laughs along the way.
Best Served Cold is an investigative visual novel which merges bartending detective work to create a novel cocktail.
Bethesda’s remaster of its 2006 original Oblivion comes at a time when the actions of its parent company are under significant scrutiny.
While Amerzone is perhaps a bit too faithful to the 1999 original, it nonetheless shows considerable care and respect for its creator.
If you were looking for a solid adventure which nicely expands the singular world of Lamplight City, Rosewater delivers.
Wanderstop’s excellent writing, great music and laid-back atmosphere make it a nice game to unwind with.
If you haven’t picked up an Assassin’s Creed game in a few years, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a welcome return to form.
Long-time fans of Team Ninja’s titles should certainly enjoy all that Rise of the Ronin has to offer, but others may want to wait for a few more patches before diving in.
Carmen Sandiego is broadly decent, but it feels like it should have gone a step further, both in its throwback homage to the original game, and in its modernization efforts.
Eduardo and Gareth discuss their experiences with exploring the medieval landscapes of Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
If you’ve been enjoying the Insomniac Spider-Man games previously on PC, Spider-Man 2 absolutely scratches more of the same itch.
Into the Emberlands is all round just a lovely little adventure; a charming and lighthearted palette cleanser which will help to enlighten your day.