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Police Quest II: A fair and balanced retrospective
The Space Quest Historian found Police Quest II an improvement over the series debut, but takes issue with the marketing claim that it's "so realistic, it was used to train law enforcement officers." Find out why in another entertaining retrospective... Read more
The Game That's Nothing But Stairs
OneShortEye takes a break from speedrunning to reflect back on the 2016 freeware cult hit designed as a parody-slash-loving homage to all the worst moments of early Sierra adventures... Read more
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast: Blade Runner and King's Quest comparisons
Paul Korman and Anna Vigue tackle two very different classics with a release comparison of Sierra's flagship series and an analysis of Westwood's classic from newbie vs. diehard perspectives. ... Read more
Tales from Candleforth video walkthrough
Sarah is a 16-year-old girl who’s been left alone to run the family apothecary. Sarah's grandmother went missing a while ago, but one day Sarah finds clues that she might still be alive. As the young protagonist discovers new powers that only the... Read more
A Divine Guide To Puzzle Solving video walkthrough
As a mere mortal, your destiny takes an unexpected turn when you are chosen by the enigmatic puzzle deity Tobla. This eccentric divine being has bestowed upon you the honour of testing the latest collection of puzzle trials it has designed – all... Read more
Tell Me Your Story video walkthrough
Amelia arrives at Grandma Rose's cottage for the summer, expecting to spend the warm months there knitting, gardening, and helping out. Soon enough, however, the girl realizes that Rose's house is full of wonders, artifacts, and souvenirs from all around... Read more
VENARI: Escape Room Adventure video walkthrough
After a surprising encounter with an old friend, you are handed a secret map revealing the location of a long-lost, mystical object known as the Venari artefact. Intrigued by the mystery and driven by curiosity, you charter a sea plane to an uncharted... Read more
Midnight Scenes: From the Woods video walkthrough
In the latest installment of the Octavi Navarro's Midnight Scenes anthology, disturbing incidents begin happening after the arrival of a new patient at Fernwood Creek Mental Health Center who doesn't speak, doesn't relate to anyone, and hides a... Read more
What's the best user interface for adventure games?
The Space Quest Historian explores the strengths and weaknesses of the early Sierra and LucasArts point-and-click interfaces, ultimately unveiling the game with the best UI of all time... Read more
Games the AGH Network is playing just for fun
The Adventure Game Hotspot Network members join forces to recommend a handful of new, old, or upcoming adventure games for any taste or budget! ... Read more
A conversation with Sierra artist and illustrator Rich Powell
The renowned cartoonist and illustrator sits down with Tech Talk's Daniel Albu to discuss a fascinating career that began as a conceptual artist and art director with Sierra On-Line... Read more
Whoa. The podcast is back and popping with game news and Fan Fair updates!
After an unplanned hiatus, Joshua and Jack cram in as much of the latest and greatest adventure game news they can (Riven! Life Is Strange! A Quiet Place! Talos Principle II DLC! More!) and do a rundown of all the games that will be on display at the Adventure Game Fan Fair... Read more
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast pits interfaces face to face and finds points of interest in pixel art
CGG's Anna Vigue and Paul Korman are joined by special guests Tom Hardwidge and Ryan Slattery for another pair of entertaining shows this month. ... Read more
Adventure game demo round-up for Steam Next Fest – June 2024
Another Steam Next Fest means more adventure games to check out! We've gathered together many of the most promising demos available this time, but act fast, as some will only be available until June 17th... Read more