Return of the Obra Dinn is an adventure puzzle game set in a supernatural maritime world. Players assume the role of an appraiser for a maritime insurance company and are given a pocket watch that reveals the fates of the ship's unfortunate passengers. The game features stunning foley work, voice acting, and score to set its tone. Players must use their deductive reasoning to unravel what happened to all passengers on board.
What we like:
Mystery elements require sound deductive reasoning
Brilliant foley work and voice acting
Innovative visuals inspired by early computer games
Supernatural angle adds intrigue and suspense
High replay value
What could be improved:
Simulated assistance may make some tasks too easy
Minimalist aesthetic can be off-putting to some players
Limited area surrounding each scene restricts exploration
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Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems.
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
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Dive into the quirky world of Bugsnax! As a journalist, you'll explore the diverse Snaktooth Island, solve its mysteries, and capture 100 unique Bugsnax. With charming characters, engaging gameplay, and endless customization, you'll be captivated by this delightful adventure.
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Explore a charming, pixelated world filled to the brim with eccentric characters, criminals, and a plot as weird as it is cute. Comb every inch of Hog Town to collect clues, trail shady characters, and sneak your way through the seedy underworld. Enjoy more than 90 different electronic and jazz-inspired tracks from composer markeryjane.
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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
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Experience a bold new era in the award-winning Life is Strange series with Life is Strange: True Colors. Uncover the shocking secrets behind your brother's death as you navigate through an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure. Harness the power of Empathy to change fate and forge deep relationships with the townsfolk. Make tough decisions, explore the vibrant town of Haven Springs, and discover your own voice. With a captivating story, unforgettable characters, and an exclusive soundtrack, this game is a must-play.
What we like:
Beautiful graphics and realistic scenery
Engaging slice-of-life gameplay
Unique power to control emotions
Realistic portrayal of difficult topics
Enjoyable romance options
What could be improved:
Predictable plot and lack of impactful choices
Episodes feel rushed and underdeveloped
Limited character interaction after emotional moments
Short gameplay and shallow character relationships
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It's up to you to create the most welcoming cat rescue centre around! When you move into the house left to you by your great-aunt, all you find is a cardboard box with a stray cat inside, which needs your help. Your mission is to take care of it and rescue other cats along the way! Feed them and play with them until you can find a new family to take them in.
Rescue more than 50 different breeds, from the most common to the rarest. Take care of the cats by feeding them and playing with them in several mini-games. Discover each cat's different personality as you bond with them, and find them a family suitable to their character and needs. Customize, decorate, and furnish your house, and team up with your new neighbors to get them to help along the way. Protect your rescue centre from those seeking to replace it with a luxury hotel. Uncover the secret of your great-aunt's house and the mysterious forest surrounding it.
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In The Case of the Golden Idol, you take on the role of a detective tasked to investigate a string of cases related to a mysterious golden idol. You must piece together evidence from the frozen tableau at each crime scene and solve puzzles in order to explain what happened.
What we like:
Innovative puzzles
Elegant execution
Trial-and-error approach and pure deduction available
Sherlockian texture that plays out in imagination
Captivating 18th century thriller
What could be improved:
Rudimentary artwork
Requires feats of deduction that may be difficult for some players