Gareth Brading

“Unlike Inkle’s 80 Days there’s not much replayability here but uncovering the mystery is consistently enjoyable, although I could have done with a bit more variety in the visuals, as the entire game is played simply looking at the TR-49 device or your notebook. But the story has a great deal of resonance to our current era, where falsehoods are brazenly peddled by fascist governments, and where speaking the truth is sometimes an act of rebellion. TR-49 is another fine addition to Inkle’s growing roster of narrative adventures.”

“Strange Antiquities takes the same blueprint of Strange Horticulture and nicely amends it to selling magical items instead of plants.”

“Europa Universalis V’s rich historical simulation is second to none.”

“If News Tower is anything to go by, Citizen Kane was right; it is fun to run a newspaper.”

“Farthest Frontier emerges from Early Access as one of the best city builders around.”

“Concierge is surreal and disorientating, but it comes at the expense of enjoyable gameplay.”

“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.”

“For those who loved Still Wakes the Deep, Siren’s Rest is an appropriately thrilling epilogue.”

“Best Served Cold is an investigative visual novel which merges bartending detective work to create a novel cocktail.”

“If you were looking for a solid adventure which nicely expands the singular world of Lamplight City, Rosewater delivers.”

“Into the Emberlands is all round just a lovely little adventure; a charming and lighthearted palette cleanser which will help to enlighten your day.”

“If you didn’t play the original at the time, or are a new player finding it for the first time, Breath of Death VII is an easy recommendation.”

“The Devil’s Playhouse is still the most stylish of the Telltale Sam & Max games.”

“Vampire Therapist shows that even undead blood-suckers can have complex emotional problems.”

“While Deep Beyond is gorgeous to look at, the story it tells is slight and superficial.”

“For aficionados of stealth platformers, Ereban: Shadow Legacy is certainly easy to recommend.”

“Sixty Four merges an excellent visual style with a solid upgrade path and interesting meta-narrative to provide a satisfyingly addictive time-sink.”