Blockade Runner

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Blockade Runner is, in words of its developers, a space simulator that borrowed concepts from Infiminer, Minecraft and conjunga to make a new experience. The visuals of the game reminds you of Minecraft. Except, instead of dominating the green minecraftian meadows, what most see is the jet black of deep space. The gameplay, again, is reminiscent of the titles mentioned in the first paragraph. You pick up and place blocks anywhere on the stage and float from one space to another. Blockade Runner is an awesome game.

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Ben Jordan Case 6

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Ben Jordan Case 6 is a graphic adventure where you play a young man who decides to travel around the world in search of mysteries to solve and the dangers that come with them. In this adventure your protagonist will travel to Greece, where he'll discover some strange creatures known as the 'sea people' who are kidnapping the villagers of the town. The gameplay, following the pattern of classic adventure games, consists of a 'point and click' system. This means you'll have to use the mouse to pick up objects, solve puzzles, talk with people, etc. Ben Jordan Case 6 is an entertaining and rather short adventure that's perfect for an afternoon of video game playing that will stimulate your mind.

NES Quest

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NES Quest is a traditional graphic adventure game on which you become a teen whose biggest mistake in life was to lend his 8-bit Nintendo to his younger cousin. Why? Because he returned it broken. Your objective from that moment on will be to try to fix it. To do this you'll have to carry out several actions typical of all adventure graphic games, such as pick up and look at objects, use them, talk to other characters, etc. The game's graphics, created completely out of hand-drawn pictures, has a fun look that recalls graphic adventure games of the 90's. In fact, it hints at quite a few of them. NES Quest is a fun, albeit somewhat short, adventure that will entertain you if you enjoy the world of videogames... which you probably do if you’re reading this.

Heartland Deluxe

LimpingFish

Heartland Deluxe is a graphic adventure that puts you in the skin of David Lawson, a reporter who goes to the house of a presumed lunatic in order to cover a story. The game's aesthetics and gameplay may remind you of the great Nintendo DS game Hotel Dusk. The main difference between the two is that Heartland is significantly shorter (its main weak point) and has easier puzzles. Heartland Deluxe has an intriguing story and enviable artistic design, especially for a free game. You're sure to enjoy its panoramic scenes and excellent two-dimensional artwork.

Yeti

Yeti Platform

Yeti is a short indie graphic adventure where you play a documentarian who travels to the Himalayas in hopes of finding some proof of the existence of the Yeti. To his surprise (and yours), he soon discovers that the Yeti lives a much more normal life than one would think, and is even planning a trip to Toronto. The aim of the game from then on is to get the Yeti to his destination safe and sound. This adventure, obviously a comedy, evolves as you keep clicking on different parts of the screen. Sometimes you have to tap the screen to distract other characters, sometimes steal something from them, and sometimes just keep following the Yeti. Yeti is a quite a short graphic adventure (you can finish it in less than 20 minutes), but it's sure to get a smile or two out of you.

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Pavo Entertainment

Incomitat

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Incomitat is a rather peculiar game where you don't seem to have a defined goal. You simply wake up inside a cabin with a bed, an oven, a pick, and a sickle, and it will be up to you to discover what the heck you're doing there. For that purpose, you'll obviously have to explore your surroundings, where you'll find trees to cut down, grass to grow, animals to hunt, and even creatures that will try to kill you, like ghosts and skeletons. Sooner or later you'll discover that you're trapped on an island, as within a few screens you'll run into large masses of water that will lead to certain death if you dare try crossing them. On top of this, if you look hard enough, it's possible that you'll come across a boss who will make things really complicated. Incomitat's pixelated graphics, while not spectacular, are nice enough to make playing a proper pleasure. Incomitat is a short game in every aspect but can be quite frustrating due to its lack of defined goals. However, if you focus on just exploring and having a good time, it can get very fun.

SP-Hubris

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SP-Hubris is, in the words of its developer, 'an experiment in beauty and color' turned into a video game. As such, it may be a bit boring as you never do anything other than walk. Luckily, you'll soon find that the 'appeal' of the game lies precisely in exploring and discovering the setting. The environment through which you move in the first person is the game's real protagonist, which will show you a series of impossible structures of astounding architectural beauty. The walking isn't exactly fun, but seeing everything the game has to offer does turn out to be amazing. One of the developer's inspirations was Shadow of the Colossus, hence, according to him, the game's overwhelming scale. In practice, though, the game is rather more reminiscent of ICO, which is certainly very good. SP-Hubris is a peculiar experiment that you'll enjoy if you like trying new things. You won't find impossible jumps, shooting, or top-speed races, but you'll enjoy exploration and beauty.

Socially awkward conversationalist

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Socially Awkward Conversationalist is a conversational adventure where you play a young man on his first date with a very pretty girl named Eileen. Your objective in the game is simply to make sure the date goes smoothly. To do this you can pick different responses to the questions the girl asks you. Normally you'll have a 'Good' or 'Polite' response, a 'Bad' response, and a 'Strange' response. You'll get one outcome or another depending on the answers you give. The great part about the game is that there isn't a good or bad ending. On some occasions the girl will seem very complicated, on others she'll seem visibly upset, and you can even get her to teach you a valuable lesson if you know what to say to her. Socially Awkward Conversationalist is an interesting playing experience that you can finish in a little over five minutes. However, it's best to play two or three times to see what it has to offer.

Reversion

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Reversion is a traditional point-and-click graphic adventure where you play a man who wakes up in a Buenos Aires hospital after having been in a coma for 20 years. The main problem your protagonist will find himself in upon waking up is that everything he knew from his time has changed. It's the year 2035 and the city is in ruins and governed by a paramilitary force that terrorizes the few inhabitants left in the city. The game's adventure, however, isn't complete. This is because it's the first part of a three-episode series where you'll have to try and discover what's happened and how you can solve it ... if there even is a solution. The game's graphics are similar to certain traditional cartoon movies, with a detailed but fun design. Even if it doesn't present anything especially new, the results are very well done. Reversion is an entertaining graphic adventure that revives the flavor of traditional adventures from the 90s and offers an intriguing story with some fun characters.

Dreamweb

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Published in 1994, Dreamweb is a graphic adventure where you play as Ryan, an average worker living in a large futuristic city who begins to be troubled by strange dreams. In these dreams, a strange person asks Ryan to destroy the seven evils, which are incarnated in seven people. And that's where your anti-hero's violent adventure begins - a graphic adventure for adults where dying is not only possible, but actually very common. Gameplay allows you to perform the same sorts of actions you would in a similar game: you can pick up objects, use them, talk to other characters, etc. The main change is that the game is played from an overhead perspective as opposed to the classic third-person view. Dreamweb is an interesting graphic adventure that still plays well despite its age. It's true that it can get a little difficult, but overall it's worth the effort.

Haunt

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Haunt is an adventure game based on the popular legend of 'slender man', in which you have to survive an unexpected adventure through the country. The reason is that, without really knowing why, you wake up in a strange forest in the middle of the night, with only the help of a flashlight. From this moment, your only objective will be to survive the constant harassment of 'slender man', a terrifying, relentless figure that will kill you if it ever catches you. The mechanics of the games is, well, very simple in theory but not so simple in practice. From a first person perspective you have to escape your terrifying enemy. You will run through forest, abandoned houses, and even more sinister sites, trying to escape. On a graphics level, Haunt is a spectacular game. Despite it being an independent and free title, it has some very detailed scenarios and some light-effects that at times will play tricks on you. Haunt is a terror immersion game that is free, visually stunning, and one that can last a while. It also has enough replay value that you can enjoy it many times over.

Ascension

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Ascension is a horror game along the same lines of Resident Evil (but in two dimensions) in which you play Atticus, a security guard of a strange complex, that chooses the worst day possible to take his sick daughter to work with him. Not long after starting the day, something strange occurs and his daughter disappears. From this moment on, your goal will be to find her by all necessary means, with mainly the help of your flashlight, your cleverness, and above all, your courage. The whole adventure takes place in very dark, two dimension scenes, always using the unseen to convey fear and tension, in the place of being more explicit. So, because of this, in Ascension you will walk carefully instead of breaking into each room and shooting everything that moves. Ascension is a very good adventure and horror game. Its graphics are entirely composed of exquisitely made pixels, which fit perfectly with the game environment, and the gameplay is terrifyingly fun.

Shifter

Shifter

Shifter is a graphic adventure in which your aim is to escape the town of Aberdan, where your character is being held. To get out of town, you'll have to speak with different characters who live there, like a small boy playing marbles on a corner, a bum who at night sleeps close to where the boy plays during the day, and the very guards who prevent you from leaving through the town's entrance. In addition to speaking, you can pick up objects, use them, and give them to other characters, which is necessary if you want to advance in the story. The conversations, however, are Shifter's strong point, since they not only occupy most of your time but are also the game's most interesting aspect. Shifter is a very fun short adventure (it lasts less than half an hour) that has delightful graphics and a bunch of characters that you'll have a good time with.

Limits and Demonstrations

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Limits and Demonstrations is a sort of interactive experience where players take a walk around a little circular modern art museum where a series of artworks by Lula Chamberlain are being exhibited. Your mission is simply to visit the different works on exhibit and comment on them with your female character's two friends. The comments you make regarding the works will change your companions' comments, but beyond that they won't have much of an impact. The most interesting thing in Limits and Demonstration is that it serves as a demonstration, visually above all, of what Kentucky Route Zero can offer. And what is Kentucky Route Zero? The game, commercial this time around, developed by the same indie studio. Limits and Demonstrations is a very pleasant visual experience. Although it doesn't convey all the sensations that one might desire, the result is still rather thought-provoking.

Anodyne

Analgesic Productions

Anodyne is an action, platform, and adventure game with gameplay and aesthetics similar to the Zelda saga. In it you play a young man who ventures through a series of abstract 160x160 pixel rooms that evoke different states of the human mind. In these rooms you'll have to fight many different enemies (including bosses), solve puzzles, or overcome obstacles. To do so you have to count on your own ability and some other surprises that you'll find on your adventure. At the artistic level, Anodyne is an excellent game. The graphics, as mentioned above, are reminiscent of Zelda: A Link to the Past in a very gratifying way (although they actually resemble practically any Super Nintendo game). The soundtrack, for its part, is very evocative and has some remarkable pieces. Anodyne is a very interesting adventure game that, besides being fun and including an addictive gameplay, has an gripping story full of hidden details for more curious players to discover.

Dream of the Blood Moon

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Dream of the Blood Moon is a first-person horror adventure that takes inspiration from the video games based in 'Slender Man' and then goes a step further, presenting not only a more in-depth story and a new creature to flee from, but also tons of other improvements on all levels. To start, Dream of the Blood Moon is based in the Unreal Engine 3, so it has technical polish and spectacular graphics, which in itself is especially notable for a free game. Technical details aside, Dream of the Blood Moon tells a story that is much more elaborate than you may expect from a horror game, and even involves some interactions with other characters in the game. Another thing that makes the game interesting is that you don't just have to flee from a mysterious entity that is hunting you - you also have to solve a series of puzzles that will put your cleverness to the test. Dream of the Blood Moon is a horror adventure that does truly bring the horror. The story and puzzles are great, but it's the game's atmosphere, combined with its spectacular visuals, that make it an experience that you'll have a hard time forgetting.

Robo Quest

RyseUp Studios

Robo Quest is a short graphic adventure with characters reminiscent of those in the excellent game Machinarium. This game, though, has an entirely different story and a completely different look. And it's also a much shorter game, when all is said and done. The gameplay is very simple: you control a little robot who's been invited to a party and has to get there on time. The problem is that he's been caught and has to escape in order to make it to the party. As usual in adventure games, your little robot has to solve a series of puzzles and interact with certain characters in order to achieve his goal. And it's all framed by a short story that takes just about 15 minutes to finish. Robo Quest is a simple graphic adventure in every respect, and while it's pretty short and easy, it has delightful graphics and a handful of really entertaining moments.

UNGA needs MUMBA

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UNGA needs MUMBA is a traditional graphic adventure set in the stone age, where players get to control a caveman that must bring his woman's favorite food, which is none other than mammoth meat. The gameplay is very similar to other typical graphic adventures: you'll have to talk to different characters, pick up objects and interact with the different elements surrounding you. Basically, you'll need to use your head and think a little before you act. UNGA needs MUMBA is a short but very entertaining graphic adventure that, despite not having an amazing story line or charismatic characters, has a lot of fun to offer.

9 Months In

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9 Months In is a traditional point and click graphic adventure. You play a prison inmate who's nine months pregnant (with a belly to prove it) and has been falsely accused of murdering her cellmate. As you advance in the game, you find out the woman was originally sent to prison for another murder, which she claims she didn't commit. All the clues she has point to a murderer who uses poison to make it look like the victims suffocated. It's her job to prove it. Both the graphics and the gameplay in 9 Months In are similar to the classic graphic adventures of the 90's. You can pick up objects, talk with different characters, and move 'freely' throughout the prison. 9 Months In is a unique graphic adventure with simple but attractive graphics. Not all video games let you play as a woman who is nine months pregnant and, in this game, it turns out to be a great experience.

Patchwork

Lookout Spiele

Patchwork is a gorgeous graphic adventure where you control two different characters: a modern scientist exploring the possibility of travelling between different dimensions and a wizard's apprentice from an unknown race that will cross paths with the scientist. Each will have different objects in their inventories. For instance, the scientist will have a mobile phone in his pocket, whereas the wizard will have a series of gadgets with powers to help him carry out different tasks. Patchwork's gameplay is similar to other traditional graphic adventures: you control the characters with the mouse, being able to observe and pick up objects or talk with other characters. Despite having a lovely storyline, Patchwork truly stands out for its graphics. The design and the animations are so flawless that most of the time you won't be able to tell it apart from an animated movie. Even though it's quite short, Patchwork is still a high-quality graphic adventure, which is surprising when you consider that it was developed by just one person.

House Death

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House Death is a game about... dying... and your character will die a lot. As soon as you start playing the game, you'll see that House Death isn't a normal game - for starters, its soundtrack is performed by the author of the game, humming. The next sign that all is not normal here is that practically anything you do with your character winds up killing him. Try to do something with a rock: dead. Try to touch a barrel: dead. Try to touch a tree trunk: dead. Try to walk where you shouldn't: dead. The third and last clue that you're playing a special game is found in the death screen, which shows a series of blinking images in an attempt to bother you as much as possible, along with some accompanying music. House Death is as frustrating as it is entertaining. It may often seem unfair, but in exchange you get some truly funny situations. To really enjoy it, we recommend playing it together with a friend or two.

The Rail

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The Rail is a traditional point-and-click graphic adventure set in a future where the only way to get resources to the cities is using high-speed trains that move through merciless deserts. The protagonist of the adventure is the supervisor of one of these trains. During one of the routine trips, he sees a spaceship land on the roof of the train. A highjacker with bad intentions then lowers herself onto the train. The highjacker's plan is to crash the train, along with the main character and the spaceship loaded with explosives, into the center of the city. The task of your impromptu hero will be, as you might imagine, to escape such a situation. To succeed, you have to do the things typically done in graphic adventures: pick up objects, use them, and, basically, solve puzzles to advance in the story. The Rail is a very entertaining graphic adventure that, although it's rather short, delivers a very interesting story and an excellent setting. Also, it takes up very little space and has graphics similar to the legendary adventures of the 90s.

Tiny White Stones

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Tiny White Stones is a very special adventure in third person, which must be played cooperatively with the help of a stranger or a friend, through the Internet or a local network. The story of the game will place the player and his partner in the role of two siblings (a boy and a girl), who must cross an enchanted forest to get home safely. And the task, as you will soon see, is not exactly easy. The main problem in Tiny White Stones is that the two players only have one life. This means that if either player dies during the adventure, both will have to start it from the beginning, and there are many dangers. Sometimes, the boy can see elements of the scenario that the girl cannot, so he can take her by the hand and lead her on the right path, while at other times, it will be just the opposite. At times, it will also be necessary for both to embrace, and when they do that, it automatically creates a barrier around them, protecting them from being attacked by the enemies. Some enemies, by the way, will become quite a hassle in certain parts of the forest. Tiny White Stones is a cooperative, magical adventure. It is as if an independent development studio had put 'ICO' and 'Hansel and Gretel' in a blender, and created a completely new story.

Sintel The Game

jonburesh

Sintel The Game is a third-person adventure game with some puzzle and action elements in which players must step into the shoes of Sintel, a young woman who is searching for a dragon she befriended during her childhood. However, this quest will not exactly be an easy one. Although Sintel The Game is a complete game in its own right (though it is in an early stage of development), in order to understand the game you have to remember that it was inspired directly by the film Sintel. This is an animated film that was created by the Blender Foundation, using only the Blender tool. The game takes the characters and storyline from the film, and uses them to show some events that were not seen in the movie. During them, Sintel must solve a series of different puzzles and travel through different landscapes, such as a cave or a desert. Just as with the film, all of the elements in the game have been developed using Blender. Sintel The Game is a rather curious game. Its main appeal comes from the fact that, like the movie, it was developed entirely using Blender. It also has decent graphics and some interesting new ideas.

6 Days A Sacrifice

Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw

6 Days A Sacrifice is the fourth and last graphic adventure of The Chzo Mythos saga that will throw you into a supernatural horror story. In this game, the protagonist isn't Trilby, but rather Theo DaCabe, a building inspector who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The story is set in between the first adventure (5 Days a Stranger) and the second (7 Days a Skeptic), in the year 2189. 6 Days A Sacrifice brings back the traditional point and click system where players use only the mouse to pick up objects, look at things, talk to other characters, etc. Even though this video game has a futuristic setting, the most important element in 6 Days A Sacrifice (like in the preceding games) is the supernatural horror surrounding everything. Get ready for some terrifying scenes. 6 Days A Sacrifice is a traditional graphic horror adventure that, like the other Chzo Mythos games, offers a great story. It's the best ending you could imagine for the Mitos de Chzo saga.

Tale of Maledict

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Tale of Maledict is an adventure platform game. In it, you control a brave young man who decides to go to the woods in search of his missing father, armed with just a stick. The game unfolds in a series of two-dimensional scenarios which you'll have to explore. At first, you can only explore the forest, but as the story progresses, you'll discover new locations underground and indoors. To play, you just have to jump from platform to platform, killing your enemies with your stick. Of course, from time to time, you'll also have to talk with other characters who can help you reach the end of the story. Tale of Maledict is, visually speaking, an impressive game. It's full of contrast, and the protagonist always stands out against the dark backgrounds. While the graphics are very nice, however, the animations are a little rough. The jumping motion, for example, leaves a lot to be desired. Tale of Maledict is a remarkable game, and although it's a little short, the story is interesting. Likewise, although the animations are pretty rough, the game is gorgeous overall.

Time of Golden Crops

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Time of Golden Crops is an interactive experience where you control a city boy who goes to visit his grandparents in the country during his vacation. There, you have to carry out a series of activities in the form of mini-games and eventually, fall in love. During one of your trips to the city, while bringing your grandmother her purse, you run into a young woman and fall in love with her. That said, it's up to you to decide where this romance will lead, since it can end in two different ways. Time of Golden Crops is an entertaining game that features two fun mini games (one is a puzzle, and the other a shooter). It also tells a nice love story between two people brought together by chance.

La Abadia del Crimen (The Abbey of Crime)

Paco Menendez

La Abadía del Crimen (The Abbey of Crime) is one of the most emblematic video games from the golden age of Spanish software. Even today many consider it one of the best games of all time, and this has led to the development of new versions like this one, which works perfectly on modern operating systems. The game, a rather atypical adventure, occurs during a seven-day period in which your hero, Guillermo de Occam, has to enter an abbey in the south of Italy to try to solve a series of murders that have filled all the abbey's residents with dismay. Your job as you control Guillermo de Occam, then, is to solve the crimes by investigating the abbey and doing everything you must in order to do it. That said, if the abbot finds you outside your cell at night or you miss too many masses... you'll be kicked out of the monastery and the game will be over. La Abadía del Crimen is one of the most popular Spanish video games in history, and with good reason. It's a splendid adventure that has been rebuilt for the occasion with graphics that are even more delightful than the original's.