Adventure games are video games that have the player taking control of a protagonist in an interactive story, typically with exploration and puzzle or problem-solving elements as part of the gameplay.
The vast majority of adventure games are designed for single player, and encompass a wide variety of subgenres such as point-and-click adventures (The Secret of Monkey Island), episodic adventure games (The Walking Dead), and walking simulators (The Stanley Parable), with one of the most notable adventure games of all time being Zork, a text-based adventure game.
There are a few very helpful items scattered around the island in Sons of the Forest, and the 3D printer is one of them. The printer not only allows you to make arrows and a mask that scares off…
February 24, 2023 | 07:45 EST
Food is one of the most vital resources you’ll need access to in Sons of the Forest. Other than water, it's the thing you need the most often, and it’s usually a damn side harder to find too. Luckily…
February 25, 2023 | 10:36 EST
If you have run around the world in Sons of the Forest for a bit, you might have seen what most people first assumed was a glitch in the game; a kind-hearted three legged lady named Virginia. She is…
February 24, 2023 | 01:37 EST
Spike Chunsoft has revealed six new Master Detective Archives: Rain Code characters, and they're just as offbeat and crazy as you'd expect. Each of these master detectives has a unique ability; one…
February 24, 2023 | 04:17 EST
Weapons become a huge deal in Sons of the Forest quite quickly, as you learn you aren't as strong as you once thought. The enemies get progressively harder and stronger by the day, meaning you will…
February 24, 2023 | 02:02 EST
Our Sons of the Forest Starter Guide will explain the HUD, tell you the game's basic mechanics, and explain how to set up your first base. Quicklinks: HUD Explanation | How the Inventory WorksHow to…
February 24, 2023 | 05:25 EST
Survival in Sons of the Forest will require you to use everything at your disposal. While you can build a quick tent to save your game and rest, to truly keep the elements (and enemies) at bay, you’…
February 23, 2023 | 09:51 EST
Sons of the Forest is here, and it completely exploded onto Steam with an insanely big launch. It's not hard to see why, with this game being the follow-up to an insanely popular horror-survival…
February 23, 2023 | 09:53 EST
Once you begin your trek in Sons of the Forest, there are several items to craft, but there are also quite a few you can unlock along the way. In this Sons of the Forest crafting guide, we will…
February 24, 2023 | 12:11 EST
Bloober Team announced the latest release of the Layers of Fear series, simply titled Layers of Fear (because that's not confusing at all) has a launch window. The game will launch in June 2023 for…
February 19, 2023 | 08:14 EST
Today Vanillaware announced that it will host the "Vanillaware 20th Anniversary Fes" event in Japan. The event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the formation of the developer known for its…
February 13, 2023 | 10:51 EST
The fire-and-brimstone portrayals of Hell have never really done it for me. There's something silly about the exaggeration; eternal torture and constant agony are difficult to imagine because they're…
February 14, 2023 | 06:16 EST
If you're a V Rising fan, it is time to rise once again from your coffin, as the scent of a new dev update is in the air. Stunlock has revealed more info on the upcoming free V Rising expansion: it's…
February 9, 2023 | 09:46 EST
Horizon Call of the Mountain is getting close to its release, and the developers are celebrating with the reveal of one of its music tracks. The music, titled simply "Ryas' Theme," is dedicated to…
February 6, 2023 | 10:55 EST
The developers at Endnight Games Ltd have announced that their upcoming survival horror game, Sons Of The Forest, will launch in an Early Access state rather than a full release. A game of this…
February 3, 2023 | 05:55 EST
Hazelight has announced that its co-op adventure platformer It Takes Two has crossed the 10 million sales barrier. Given that the game isn't playable solo, it's also likely that lots more players…
February 3, 2023 | 08:46 EST
PvE fans rejoice, for a new Naraka: Bladepoint update is adding extra Showdown campaign content later today. The update will bring a brand new chapter of the story mode, one in which you'll come face…
February 1, 2023 | 09:54 EST
Pugstorm has announced the Core Keeper Quality of Love update, which, as the name suggests, is intended to coincide with Valentine's Day. The update will bring changes to the way the game's lighting…
February 1, 2023 | 08:55 EST
Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment announced the decision to delay the upcoming action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The timing of the decision isn't random as it comes with the…
January 31, 2023 | 04:37 EST
Today Microsoft announced the next round of Games with Gold that will be provided to Xbox Live Gold subscribers during the month of February at no additional cost. The first game is IronOak Games'…
January 30, 2023 | 11:57 EST
We're just a few weeks out from the release of PSVR 2 and launch title Horizon Call of the Mountain, and Sony has taken to its blog to explain a little more about the game's protagonist Ryas. He's a…
January 30, 2023 | 09:46 EST
Today Life is Strange developer Don't Nod Entertainment had a small tease to share with the fans of its narrative adventure games. The developer posted on Twitter an image that is said to be…
January 27, 2023 | 12:13 EST
Stunlock Studios has announced that V Rising sales have hit yet another major milestone. The figure is particularly impressive given that the game is currently only available on PC via Steam, and it'…
January 26, 2023 | 08:41 EST
Today Square Enix and Dontnod Entertainment announced that the adventure game Life is Strange 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch. You won't even have long to wait, as the release date is February 2,…
January 23, 2023 | 12:22 EST
Wired Productions and Rogue Sun have released a new Tin Hearts trailer, which confirms the game's upcoming April release date. It's a suitably cute teaser for the game proper, which will offer more…
January 19, 2023 | 09:54 EST
The developers at Quantic Dream have announced that their adventure title Detroit: Become Human has reached 8 million copies sold since their initial release in May 2018. Detroit: Become Human was …
January 18, 2023 | 05:34 EST
In most cases, you’d have to be mad to try and remake or reimagine a game that was so foundational it started a genre, especially if you’re not directly connected to the original. Unless, of course,…
January 18, 2023 | 10:00 EST
THQ Nordic has announced that a Remnant: From the Ashes Switch port is in the works. The Soulslike shooter is headed to Nintendo's console at some point in the future, and unfortunately, that's all…
January 17, 2023 | 10:52 EST
Koei Tecmo has released a new Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse remaster commentary. In the video, the remaster's producer and the director of the original game play through one of the spooky…
January 13, 2023 | 10:30 EST
Scavengers Studio just released a trailer for their story-driven narrative adventure game, Season: A Letter to the Future, and with it, we take a look at the characters and at the storytelling. Now…
January 12, 2023 | 05:26 EST
Get past the hangovers, and start messing up the dates on your tax documents, because a new year has dawned upon us like the morning sun with no curtains. As we all get back up to the tepid rush of…
January 12, 2023 | 03:00 EST
A teaser trailer for Sky: Children of the Light has been released, showcasing the latest seasonal event, Season of Remembrance, which is set to hit the open-world game next week. For those who have…
January 9, 2023 | 04:41 EST
The developers at Awaceb have released even more behind-the-scenes footage on their upcoming open-world exploration title, Tchia, which is set to release in Spring 2023. This game gives off a one-of…
January 9, 2023 | 03:33 EST
JETT: The Far Shore is an adventure game developed and published by Superbrothers and Pine Scented. You play as Mei, a scout that must pilot a "jett" to explore an ocean planet that could potentially…
January 8, 2023 | 08:04 EST
Lacuna is an adventure game developed by DigiTales Interactive and published by Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames, Mayflower Entertainment. Set in a sci-fi noir universe, you play as CDI agent…
January 6, 2023 | 04:02 EST
A Memoir Blue is described as an interactive poem but is classified as an interactive fiction game where players will embark on a journey through Miriam's troubled childhood. Miriam is an athletic…
January 3, 2023 | 12:24 EST
One of the strongest games of 2022 also happens to have some of the greatest writing: Pentiment, the recipient of TechRaptor's Award for Best Writing in 2022. For history fans such as myself, it's…
January 9, 2023 | 12:30 EST
tERRORbane is an adventure game taking place inside a buggy fantasy RPG. You're a new player of this RPG, tasked with reaching the game's end. However, the developer of the game is constantly present…
January 1, 2023 | 07:14 EST
Dragon Caffi is a puzzle game set in the world of Aethwy. Margo is a fox sprit who has been adopted by a family of dragons, and she dreams of becoming a world-class baker. Exploring Aethwy, you'll…
December 30, 2022 | 06:01 EST
For those who are sensitive to light, flashing lights, and/or loud and sudden sounds, this game might not be for you. Silt is a very surreal and eerie underwater exploration game where players must…
December 29, 2022 | 05:47 EST
South of the Circle is a narrative-focused game where Cambridge academic Peter ends up stranded in Cold War Antarctica after his plane crashes. Attempting to survive the harsh conditions, his memory…
December 28, 2022 | 01:27 EST
The Tale of Bistun follows the story of a stone carver with a sick case of amnesia who is on a journey to the peak of Mount Bistun. Along the way, players will encounter vicious enemies around…
December 28, 2022 | 12:05 EST
Restless Soul is an adventure game taking place in the afterlife. This greyscale world is home to a soul that doesn't accept their death, who sets off on a journey to find eight keys that can open…
December 28, 2022 | 08:41 EST
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December 28, 2022 | 04:03 EST
Somerville is an atmospheric adventure game set during an alien invasion on earth. Travelling through this shattered land, you must find your now-missing family members, encountering what's left of…
December 26, 2022 | 03:20 EST
It turns out that strategy games are still cool, as Triangle Strategy has sold over 1 million copies on both the Nintendo Switch and PC through physical and digital sales. Considering that it's only…
December 21, 2022 | 11:13 EST
A new Pentiment update is live, bringing some fun new features to Obsidian's artistic RPG adventure. These include a new minigame at the start of Act 1, as well as some quality-of-life improvements…
December 13, 2022 | 11:58 EST
Are you ready to spread some Christmas cheer? Well, Temtem's first event, Winterfest, has just released, which will allow you and other players to earn points to spend on holiday cosmetics. The event…
December 12, 2022 | 09:40 EST