Hardcore role-players will have plenty here to keep them entertained, but the rather standard core gameplay will likely turn off gamers more prone to other genres.

Bob's March update to the Crowdfunding Corner. See the latest campaigns and review the table of all "classic" adventure games that have used Kickstarter and Indiegogo along with their status.

From indie developer Nupixo Games comes a world inspired by classics of the adventure genre in a pixel-art style. Kickstarter and Greenlight campaigns have been launched.

In the midst of all the blood-soaked dragon-slaying, demon-hunting, alliance-building, character-developing activities, you can decide to also pursue an affair of the heart.

JA's Karla Munger sits down with Juanjo Barceló and Andrea (Andy) Rinaldi, the developers of the upcoming point-and-click mystery/horror adventure Bloodwood: Reload

The Book of Unwritten Tales saga has, by now, seriously begun to rival some of those great old adventure series that it so faithfully echoes.

Play a free-flying nomad caught up in a damaged empire in this unusual blend of classical arcade and modern gameplay from indie developer Lord Bytesworth; proof of concept prototype (Windows only) is available for download.

Become a newspaper editor in an era of government censorship and corruption

Although Morningstar is an exceptional upgrade to an eerily haunting Flash title and makes for a worthwhile mood piece in which to sink a couple hours, it feels more like a tech-demo introduction for the developer's future titles.

I am grateful that funny, stylish, thoughtful games still have an audience in an era that’s growing increasingly obsessed with cutting-edge graphics and streamlined gameplay rather than stories.

Indie developer Rosebud Games brings us a horror adventure in which a kidnapped little boy must find his way out of a deserted mansion in which "something doesn’t feel quite right"

Meet Latha Sesame, one of three playable characters from the upcoming retro-inspired point-and-click adventure for PC from indie developer Technocrat and Wadjet Eye Games

From indie developer Luminy Studios in cooperation with an online collective of indies known as The Icehouse, a point-and-click mystery/horror adventure for Windows about a central European town that's stuck in time and surrounded by a forest of blood-red trees

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and explore the nature of reality in this VR-enabled first-person puzzler from indie developers Deco Digital and Bevel Studios

A Full Motion Video police procedural adventure from indie developer Sam Barlow, writer and designer of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle

Game of Thrones still shows promise, but an excess of ambition could send the story spiraling out of control. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the ground that's been covered, but hopeful for what’s been set up to happen next.

The next-generation sequel to the legendary fantasy RPGs Ultima Underworld & Ultima Underworld 2 is coming your way from OtherSide Entertainment, and your support is needed. (Arachnophobes take heed: there be spiders here.)

In this point-and-click mystery adventure from indie developer Sushee and publisher Ynnis Interactive, become a ghost risen from the grave to search for the truth behind a 40-year-old tragedy

I don't get the people who race through Dragon Age: Inquisition’s main quest. I think they're missing the point.

Watch an announcement trailer, view some screens and read some info to whet your appetite for this sci-fi point-and-click adventure from Red Herring Labs and Phoenix Online Publishing

Here we have horror adventure that might make Edward Scissorhands look like an amateur

Indie developer IMGN.PRO marks the 56th anniversary of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by sharing new trailer and screens

Tengami is a refreshing change from the ubiquitous controller-twitching, level-upping, headshot-celebrating game. It is atmospheric, contemplative and peaceful.

Bob's February update to the Crowdfunding Corner. See the latest campaigns and review the table of all "classic" adventure games that have used Kickstarter and Indiegogo along with their status.

Publisher Focus Home Interactive has partnered with Developer Swing Swing Submarine to bring us a gorgeous platformer about adventure and exploration

I’m not sure if I've ever played a superhero in an adventure game before. I enjoyed the ride and would come back for more.

Spoiler Alert: This and all subsequent entries into the series may be rife with spoilers! You have been warned! Now, onto learning the game.

And what better date for Lucius II to show up than Friday the 13th (of February)?

It turns out that one of most poorly-named games on mobile platforms is also one of the best!

Spoiler Alert: This and all subsequent entries into the series may be rife with spoilers! You have been warned!