I’m a sucker for adventure games, usually no matter the plot. And I’m also a sucker for comedy games, which is why checking out and backing Demetrios last year was a no-brainer for me. Even the demo had me wondering if I should laugh or…
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Adventure games have recently been experiencing a huge revival in the crowdfunding community. While big AAA studios shy away from the concept of a point and click adventure, rock stars in the genre have taken their recognized and industry-proven talents elsewhere. Now Kickstarter brings us…
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse – Episode 2 Reviewed By Mitchell “Moe” Long [divider] When we left our heroes George Stobbart and Nico Collard, the duo was stranded on the roof of a burning building. After months of anxiously closing and reopening Steam, hoping…
Broken Sword – Series Review By Mitchell “Moe” Long [divider] [dropcap]I[/dropcap] recently reviewed “Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse,” and as mentioned in the write up, it was the first of the “Broken Sword” titles I’d played. While waiting for the second half of “The…
By Mitchell “Moe” Long [divider] “Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse” marks the fifth installment in the classic “Broken Sword” franchise. “The Serpent’s Curse” offers familiar point-and-click action, while further developing unique animation, engaging plot, and clever dialogue. Whether you’re just meeting protagonists George and…
When Wushu Studios was announced in January, there were more than a few questions on people’s minds. Composed of developers from Evolution Studios, the studio responsible for titles like Motorstorm and DriveClub, Wushu was touted as an indie studio which would offer titles with interesting…
I visited Croatia, where Saint Kotor is set, earlier this year. Saw some castles. Met some people. Drunk some beer. It was nice. I didn’t take part in any stygian rituals to resurrect eldritch monstrosities. Nor did I howl at any gibbous moons from twisted…
Kickstarter has always been a boon for the adventure game genre, bringing back classics like the Broken Sword series and inspiring new titles like Thimbleweed Park. And in that same vein of new point-and-clicks, James Lightfoot hopes to bring one more to the table with…
How many Kickstarter-funded games make it to the PlayStation 4? Almost every Kickstarter campaign for a video game has PC as their target platform. It’s only an elite few who aim to bring their game to a console, and fewer still who manage it. Indeed,…
If there is one thing I’ve learned about indie game development during my time with Cliqist it’s this: it’s competitive, and without an established, dedicated fan base you wont get far. Examples of success include games like Wasteland 2 and The Dwarves (not yet released but it…
We’ve all got one. A video game wishlist that is. Regardless of how many games currently comprise your collection, and how many unfinished titles litter your shelves, or hard drive, you can admit it: you crave more. Hey, I’m as guilty as anyone. Seriously, I’ve…
Every week we take a brief look at all of the Kickstarter video game campaigns that launched in the previous week. This isn’t to say that all of these projects are worth your hard earned cash, but with any luck having all of them in…
Sometimes a great adventure can start from the most unlikely of places. Take an “everyday man” who finds his place robbed after stumbling in in a drunken stupor. But Bjorn Thonen is more than just an avid drinker. He’s also an antiques dealer. While it’s…
If you’ve read any of my articles here on Cliqist, you’ll know I love point and click adventure games. Browse my Examiner write-ups, and you’ll discover that I have a soft spot for the sci-fi-horror subgenre. As such, I loved Stasis. Its artwork is something…
[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]e’ve all been there. Maybe you’re stuck on the bus or subway. You might be at work. Possibly you’re stranded at the annual family reunion with the not-so-great-aunts. Wherever you are, it‘s the same scenario: just you and your phone. Don’t despair. I’ve got…
[dropcap size=big]L[/dropcap]ove it or hate it, episodic games are here to stay. Especially with regards to crowdfunding games. We’ve seen a fair number recently have to split their game into two or more parts for one reason or another and there’s been a decent amount…